I liked my conversation with Realty One Group (Corona office) and wondered if anyone had any recent experience with that group that they could share.

Any thoughts on how I might approach the conversation with them?

Might make sense to have a in depth conversation with a Banker to run the numbers on a Fannie Mae 5% down versus an FHA 3.5% with the higher MIP.

I am an agent in the Greater Cincinnati area and if you want to continue this conversation, shoot me a message so I can learn how to help you better

You basically echoed my internal conversation.

I've had him read some of my books on investing, and we have conversations often about how you can finance (and refinance) properties, etc. 

Conversely, when property prices are low, rental demand decreases, causing rental rates to remain relatively flat or fall.How can you identify cities that are likely to have significant and sustained appreciation and rent growth?

Your broker may feel entitled to an additional split based on past dealings or conversations with this client.

They sound like regular conversations where the RE professional/investor is genuinely interested in discovering the seller's pain points to help find a solution.All the best!

Whether it’s problem-solving on the fly, handling difficult conversations, or simply staying calm in the chaos, these experiences are shaping me into a better landlord—and, hopefully, a better person.Real estate isn’t just about turning a profit.