You listed some of the benefits but you didn’t explain what you’re specifically trying to accomplish.

You can call suppliers, but may need very specific details to get a meaningful number.

Financing might be a challenge.I would recommend consulting with a attorney, loan officer, and CPA to discuss your specific situation and determine the best course of action. 

I have had many conversations with her friends about the differences in our markets and  have recognized for a while now that there may be some mutually beneficial opportunities to work with Canadian investor specifically. 

There are some hyper specific forums on here as well for everything under the sun, and tons of amazing articles.

Congratulations on your recent home purchase!

Also, which choice is better for you highly depends on what your real estate goals are and the experience level & skillset of the specific agent.Traditional agent and Redfin Agent could essentially be the same thing in many cases.

Purchase price: $232,000 Cash invested: $18,000 My real estate investment journey began with a leap of faith when I purchased my first investment property—a charming but very needy fixer-upper in Connecticut.

You might be somewhere in the 85% of purchase range without an exception. 

You can find online which larger institutions are buying in a specific area and try and reach out to them.