All of those factors add up to a big risk for agents that wholesale. 

I know driving for dollars is a common strategy for investors, but haven't heard the same for agents. 

Look for agents who can submit offers everyday.

What's worse is that they'll let a REO sit on the market for ages, and after it becomes clear they won't get anything close to what they're asking for, they'll put it on auction.com with the reserve being the last listing price.

Its a great read for agents starting out

You have to realize that most direct mail marketing in real estate, for agents, is to get listings.

Hey folks,I will be down in the Bay Area and Sacramento during 4/16 - 4/20. I am looking for an agent to show me 4 bedroom houses I will be able to house hack. Hoping to find an agent that invests themselves and can a...

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Tell him Gino referred you.We also use Chris Howe from Pinnacle Bank for Agency financing.

You can get a textbook for agents taking the exam for about $20, that has the basics you need to know.I think what you can expect is a bunch of people to network with.Trick is, who should you work with and who should you believe?