I could always use help putting out and collecting our signage for the brokerage!

So I shouldn't call mortgage brokerages, I should call mortgage companies?

Since they are responsible for maintaining the relationship with you after the transaction closes, this approach adds an extra layer of confidence and security to your investment.If you can't find an investor agent that you like or trust that is also a Property Manager or works under a brokerage that has a Property Management Division, I would ask the agent if they recommend a Property Management Company.

The investment brokerage I work for has connections to professionals all across real estate, so if you guys need anything, please reach out! 

Why not just get a real estate license, and get E&O insurance through a brokerage? 

My brokerage is part of Anywhere RE, we have the biggest names under our umbrella (ERA, Caldwell Banker, Sotherbys, BHG, Century 21) and we have a fantastic referral program that I can hand pick an agent anywhere in the country and interview them for you to make sure they have the qualities you are looking for.

As lenders, well issue a prequal/preapproval letter if we've analyzed your income, assets (bank and brokerage statements to establish that you have the liquidity to afford the down payment, closing costs, and reserves), review credit of the guarantors, review the relevant experience to ensure that we're not throwing our money away on newbies that are wandering around in the dark, and have put together a reasonable plan of attack for the project.

There are a ton of PMs in Austin, for example, including a bunch of national and local brokerages so the competition is thick.

I would definitely reach out to several brokerages within the area that could better facilitate as the middleman when Insurance Companies do reach out. 

Greetings all, I was hoping to get opinions and advice here. My wife and I own some rental condos in Honolulu that are managed under contract by an agent we've known in the building for 25 years. She works her butt of...