This is an integral part of doing deals, the wholesale community maybe push the numbers in their favor to make that deal happen, that is of course not okay, and the same thing is said for agents that say they can list a home for $20K more than the next realtor just to get that listing then ask for the price reduction later (this just happened to me).This is a company that I tend to hear more bad things about then good things and that is where the caution needs to be taken into real consideration and make sure you are doing with with people that are looking for a win-win, not a win-lose/sometimes win-win which can happen in real estate more often then not if a person is not looking out for themselves.

Alex, check the forums for agents in Baltimore here.

Also, where is a good place to look for agents that have experience looking for self storage properties for sale. 

If you need a couple resources for agents, I'd be happy to share the agents I work with (one being my husband).

Remember, referrals are the fruits of the trust and reputation you cultivate in the industry.

If you at least have a decent amount time, then you can try to find low hanging fruit on FB Marketplace, Craigslist, cold calling land owners. 

Assuming you are just now beginning investing, I recommend picking the 'lowest hanging fruit' and 'walking path of least resistance.'

It's becoming even more important for agents to deepen their expertise and offer that essential guidance and insight.For folks going at it without an agent, the challenges could ramp up.

I do think new models will emerge however the more I digest this settlement & believe me I more than anyone would love to see the industry transformed, I think the more likely outcome is just reduced net commissions and reduced volume for agents, while not being an extinction level event either.

PLUS, I want to identify some low hanging fruit for ways I can go ABOVE AND BEYOND the expected.