- Market Expertise: Realtors have in-depth knowledge of local markets, helping you identify lucrative investment opportunities and navigate    complex market dynamics.- Access to Off-Market Deals: Realtors often have access to off-market listings and exclusive opportunities that may not be readily available to    the general public.- Negotiation Skills: A skilled Realtor can negotiate on your behalf to secure the best possible deal, whether you're buying or selling   investment   properties.- Network of Professionals: Realtors have extensive networks of lenders, contractors, and other industry professionals, providing valuable    resources and connections for your investing journey.- Streamlined Process: From property search to closing, a Realtor can streamline the investing process, saving you time and effort while    ensuring a smooth transaction.Engage with the Discussion:- Share your experiences working with Realtors in your real estate investing endeavors.- Ask questions about how to find the right Realtor for your investment goals and preferences.- ag a fellow investor who could benefit from leveraging the expertise of a Realtor in their investment ventures.Let's harness the power of collaboration and expertise to elevate our real estate investing strategies.

Their business model is just like any insurance model.... take in the most $$ and pay out the least... its that simple.Keep reserves and find your owner repair companies to do business with...And it took 6 months and multiple companies and visits to even look at the filter?

I want to run by the biggerpockets world a potential new model I’m working on and I want to be clear this is not intended for self-promotional purposes or necessarily even something I will enact (i’m not even totally clear on the legally of this) but something I want feedback on and also to spark a discussion of alternative agent models.

Review your strategy often and make any necessary adjustments.Using Your Real Estate License to Your Advantage:You have access to the MLS and valuable market data, which can help you identify potential investment opportunities and negotiate favorable deals.Leverage your networkOffer your expertise and assistance to clients and investorsOverall, it seems like you're on the right track with your investment plan.

For instance, they're opposites in terms of liquidity, physicality, age of the business model, volatility, etc., etc.  ...and, my impression is that they're also opposites in terms of the mindsets of the investors (e.g.; many RE investors have comparatively longer time horizons, and I would assume that most RE investors have a lower tolerance for risk).I'm a RE investor, and don't have any crypto, but I have plenty of friends who hold a lot of crypto, and we've discussed crypto endlessly...At the risk of sounding like a luddite, even after years of discussions and reading countless articles, I still don't feel like I have a good understanding of crypto.  ...and frankly, I'm skeptical of people who claim to have a thorough understanding of it (yet, there are no shortage of self-proclaimed "experts" who describe crypto with the confidence of someone predicting a sunrise!)

Family relocating or I'm doing research now to explore the rent by the room model

Any insights or advice you could offer would be immensely appreciated.Thank you in advance for your time and expertise.

In my area, I've found this to be the best model (at least up until this point).

I know Redfin loves this since this is part of their model. 

They don't have a ton of cash but they offer knowledge and expertise.