If you are looking to be an investor then I would suggest you don't be an agent that is a poor mans game and it will make it way more difficult to find deals. 

But if your budget is tight or your home only needs minor updates, your real estate agent can help you think outside of the box by suggesting simple DIY staging tips to help your home look its best.Bottom LineStaging your house properly can make it much more attractive to buyers, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, and every home shines differently.

I will suggest you plan to House Hack a Duplex or Triplex or Fourplex every year for the next 4 to 5 years and you will thank me later.Goodluck man and keep us posted on your progress!

Again, this topic can be discussed AT LENGTH as well so let me know if you want to go further into it.My suggestion to every new investor is to trust your instinct. 

Even if you already found a PM, happy to aid to your transition with any suggestions or advice.Here for when you need me! 

Let me know if you’d like specific product suggestions—I’d be happy to help! 

One thing I suggest doing as you do your research as well is to find a property on AirBnB that you like. 

Narrowing down the options will probably come down to comps and city/neighborhood specifics; things like permits.Any good suggestions for finding out how long permits are taking in certain areas?

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance for your help! 

Any recommendations or suggestions on how to navigate this?