(this has happened to me before here in Florida) Once you get more info from the agents you can hone in on which area you need to focus on. 

I finally found the perfect flip in Coronado, San Diego—the agent hasn’t received any offers, the listing price is reasonable, and the home has huge potential.

The time has come for me to start investing in real estate and before doing so i'm looking to build a strong and dedicated team of partners: agents, lenders, contractors and property managers mainly in the Cleveland area (but also open to markets within a 2-3 hr drive away) that already possess an excellent track record in their line of work and that value long term collaboration.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I would make sure financially you have a good base and then connect with a local agent

To make matters worse, not everything is listed on an MLS like in the US; many agents keep listings to themselves, which makes the market more opaque. 

As a newbie, I’d love to connect with local investors and agents to learn more about the area and refine my plan.

I usually use a RE agent for sales, but I'm not sure how to pick one.