Its very risky for him to think he can buy rentals here in the price points he can afford and make any meaningful return He can buy into GB real estate deals and make 6 to 10% return very safely and not have to take the tenant risk we know all to well with US rentals in the mid west and at those price points..

This year, I am going to focus on creating meaningful relationships with my existing contacts.

Seems like you are trying to deflect any meaningful discussion away from you knowledge base.

I have found another house that has sparked my interest but I am having a very hard time finding comps to determine the ARV.  

I just finished reading Rich Dad Poor Dad which sparked my interest in real estate.  

Every circumstance is different and if the property isn't rented I would be asking different questions but these three are a great start to have a meaningful conversation with them. 

It's awesome that the process sparked a desire to learn more about investing :)If you haven't already, be sure to check out the The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's GuideSee you around the forums!

Just trying to spark ideas. :)

I'm concerned that because this agent has already been named as the Listing Agent for this property, she cannot in any meaningful sense represent me as the buyer in this deal because she has already made a commitment to the seller to sell the home for the highest price she can, as quickly as possible.

Great post and I would like the 2nd that with a call out for any lender/banker/brokers that do Fannie Mae direct lending without overlays licensed in NV preferably located in Carson/Reno/Sparks.