You owe your counter-party a standard of honesty and transparency - be sure they understand that you are an agent, but don't represent them, and are looking at their house as a for-profit investment.The pros and cons have been discussed endlessly on BP.  

They are exceedingly rare, thus very expensive, but I believe they represent an excellent long term steady income and store of value.  

This is a more typical deal for the current market, and what yours could have looked like if you had someone who knows what they are doing representing you. 

Sounds like strategy call would make most sense to see what your goals are with REI and being an agent to determine if the organization I represent aligns with the direction you are looking to go. 

Use an Independent Agent that represents Foremost. 

In 2023 before I invested any funds, each and every time that I spoke with their representatives, I asked as my FIRST question if Norada Capital Management had ever missed any interest or principal payments, and was always told the same thing by their representatives, that Norada Capital Management had a perfect payment/reimbursement history.

The reason to have comparables is if you are representing someone or perhaps purchasing a house for yourself to live in.

The agent represents the seller and has the seller's (and the agent's) best interests at heart, not yours. 

Locally, I want to network with others who have a shared interest in investing - regardless of the viewpoint you represent (lender, agent, investor, property manager, etc.). 

Now I'm not saying that to say that their customers should expect to be able to talk to a representative at their company on odd hours or anything.