Did you interview them? 

I have interviewed a couple (Great Jones, T&H) but none seem to particularly stand out.

Hi everyone, I had a question about something I heard on the BiggerPockets podcast today that blew my mind to pieces.I am unsure of what episode I was listening to, but the person they were interviewing was an agent who bought properties with his buyers agent commission as part of a down payment.I am an agent, and was wondering if it is allowed for me to buy a SFH or MFH with the intent to househack as an agent, so I can use my 2% commission from the seller for being the “buyers agent”?

My recommendation is to interview several.

Brent Moreno and his partner were being interviewed and they mentioned how they go to their local county courthouse and request lists of vacant/distressed properties.

We have interviewed several people who have used this strategy to great success.

Conversion rateThe business of "qualified leads" is a seemingly inexpensive industry for the investor that grows into a 5 digit pride issue trying to chase "qualified sellers".No seller is qualified until you have spoken with them, you have "interviewed" them, and you have decided if you can solve their problem. 

Lenders are now even doing phone and maybe in-person interview with the borrower.   

I’d recommend taking a couple months at least to focus on educating yourself if you haven’t already, interview plenty of agents that can help you evaluate properties and will educate you along the way, and attend some real estate investing seminars.

@Logan Splinter Has interviewed several PM companies in our area.