Find the most well known commercial agency in your area then connect with them.  

@Chris Corey so long you don't have an agency agreement sight you have no obligation to work with them and especially if there the listing agent.

Is it necessary and wise to budget in advance for these costs or only at a point when you are thinking of changing to a property management agency?

If this did not happen, each State Government has a regulatory body that oversees realty firms, realtors, brokers, and title agencies. 

(In Maine*) I know I have to send/take the contract to escrow but I don’t understand why or how a notary wouldCome into play since we are going to the title agency anyway

I own a Recruiting Agency, direct hire, perm placement.

License required It is unlawful for any person or entity to engage in real estate brokerage without a current real estate brokerage agency license issued under this chapter or a license authorizing the person to engage in brokerage activity on behalf of a brokerage agency.

I wonder if they would be surprised/weirded out if I contacted an agency/broker asking them about favela properties lolIf you have any recommendations on realtors or lawyers I’d love to get be in touch with them - either here or via private messaging.

We're investing in Cincinnati for multifamily properties with these criteria:30+ Units1mm - 6.5mmPitch Roof(optional)Value AddClass B/C property Seller finance (optional)Cap Rate 6% - 12%Agency debt Cash-on-Cash 8% -10%IRR 15% - 20%It's a great market for out of state investors. 

Beyond agency , i have found 30 yrs AM + 10 yrs term with Local credit union on refi