I'm currently building my team with Tax Advisor/CPA, RE Attorney, REI friendly agent and designer first on the list in that order.

He seemed like a big-time agent who works with a lot of long-term investors.

@Sam McCormack is a great agent there that helps plenty of investors. 

@Orlando Johnson- If you were going with 6% real estate agent fees the $12,500 number is incorrect. 

Networking with local wholesalers and real estate agents who specialize in investment properties can also lead to off-market opportunities.

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

I would say it could be done, just need to have the following:#1 - Have great overall knowledge of that market, and better than agents.#2 - Learn how to run comps so you know the value of the property better than anyone. #3 - Have finances in order (i.e) is this going to be bought through conventional, cash, HML, etc.

i work with agents, PMs, deal finders, lender, etc. all the time.  

However, I am an investor and agent here in Minnesota.

@Isaac Hanai I am a multi-family agent and multi-family investor in St.