Originally posted by @Andrew Lastivka:Hello, I am a new STR investor and looking for an agent in Central, Ohio and Fort Lauderdale, FL, and surrounding Phoenix, AZ area who specializes in STR's that can assist in buying properties and/or rental arbitrage.

What off-market really means is that the seller refuses to sign an exclusive listing agreement with an agent but tells the agent if they bring them a buyer, they'll payout a commission.

I am new to the industry and have jumped into the deep end but I am ready to learn, network, and be of a valuable resource.What are some key pointers (that can be shared) that I should focus on when doing cold calls/ emails/ drop ins and letting each broker/lender/agents/business know that I am not here to sell you ANYTHING?

The agent listing the home has only done one deal.

I imagine this is a similar model to Redfin's associate agent program that pays by hour/tour.

@Frank Mongiello is a great choice for a real estate agent who works with real estate investors in South Florida and Central Florida

If I get my sales agent license, I will need a broker sponsor.

Pretty standard and we've definitely done it in the past with a lot of real estate agents we work with that invest. 

I am in Florida and not many agents that I have met do that. 

Quote from @Luis Herna: Let say I am a licensed real estate agent in oklahoma and there is one buyer in new York wanting to buy a property in Texas.