Next think about building your online presence so the leads can find you which is more profitable.Good Luck Bro

Ok it was as bad as yours LOLSo Union Bank, I don't think there is a local presence here in Gainesville.

If this is your first deal in a new market, maybe you want to go with a company that has a presence backed up by a bigger company/underwriter...

Also look at their online presence, ask about technology, what data they use, how they market and turnaround time. 

Nowhere in my post did I deny the presence of either instrument, in fact, I am very knowledge about both types of instruments.  

They might want to land the lease up of the space and ongoing management fee if they already have a presence in the area. 

Is there a multi family investing presence in this area?

Going to a broker and saying "I am looking for a home for my real estate business and I would prefer that to be with a firm with a local presence because team camaraderie is important to me.

I am looking specifically into the Texas markets, Houston to be exact since I have family there and that would help me to have an actual physical presence if need be for things like a property tour or a home inspection.

There are basically 2 reasons to have a RE website: business presence and lead generation.