Maybe look for an agent with an ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) designation or someone who has worked with other investors.

At HCA Investment Firm, LLC, our network includes Lenders and Lender/Investor underwriting group sources that represent some of the largest international banks, investment banks, correspondents, conduits, unions, insurance companies, hedge funds, pension funds, capital and credit companies, private accredited investors, and private lenders.

Hence the claim leaves you open to legal action later when a deal goes bad.Best to imply that investors have to be accredited or otherwise screened so that you are being clear that this is not for everyone.John Corey

Not a problem, I can refer you to any Accredited Staging Professional near you.

Consider partnering with local accredited investors (Dr's. lawyers. etc.) that have a more passive interest in RE investing.

Just realized that I am not an accredited investor...

When the school system in that county loses accreditation, and the sheriff is indicted, I'd call that a clue.

Ken has a list of over 500 accredited investors to call on for his deals that he built up over the years.

The banks like to have an approved and accredited contractor (they may nominate one unless you have one in mind), who will itemize all expenses, that the bank approves and cuts checks for individually.

Excessive talking is usually an attempt to prevent getting challenged on anything.Better Business Bureau is making money off accreditation.. but I would still take a look at the complaints.