(The search is the easy part for agents who really know their MLS system - narrowing it down to your specifics is more difficult.)  

It's also specific to a cash out refinance, meaning a rate/term refinance where you just want to lower the interest rate by dropping the hard money for Agency money, but NOT pull any extra money out, has no waiting period.

I know how many calls agents receive on a daily basis, especially in California where I am primarily searching for agents, but there has to be a way to get past the initial wall most agents raise when they think they are receiving a sales call. 

My insurance Agent gave me two options to ensure my Duplex:1) Replacement Cost - if building is damaged the company buys the cost to replace the item including current labor and material cost - for example, if a fire occurs and kitchen is damaged and to fix it cost is $10,000 the company would pay the $10,000 less your deductible - if you want REPLACEMENT COST coverage you need to insure the building for what it would cost to rebuild the building from ground up based on today's price for labor and materials - Company replacement cost estimator shows it would take $328,000 to build the build like it is2) Actual Cash Value - this is similar to MARKET VALUE or Replacement Cost less Depreciation for age - for example, kitchen fire again and to REPLACE the cost is $10,000, however if you have Actual Cash Value coverage company would depreciate for the age and may reduce claim with 30% depreciation, so payment would be $10,000 less $3,000 depreciation leaving payment of $7,000 less deductibleCan you tell me what type of insurance you have?

If property has a history of being on your tax return, if you have a mortgage on the property, and taxes and insurance are escrowed then this formula is what is acceptable for agency loans. 

Managing residential property is different from multifamily and is different from commercial.Different programs,systems,and checks and balances are used.Back up and determine what TYPE of property management first and then proceed.www.irem.org has great training for whatever you choose.If houses you can get with closing attorneys that work with investors,hard money lenders,look in MLS for agents or brokers that closed investor sales,also you can attend the local investor meetings,mail to absentee owners who might not be happy with their current company etc.Tons of possibilities.

Seek out someone who is and shares your vision, and screen for agents that work with expired listings since that is what you personally want to work on (note that this is a tough market and takes a thick skinned agent and not all will do this as a result). 

Check out http://ActiveRain.com for agents in your area.

I would consider looking for agent that knows the city better.

I belong to a couple organizations for agents and know people all over the country.Don't be afraid to fire your agent if they aren't doing a good job.