So for me the decision was pretty straightforward, but it still required a lot of thought.It’s not easy out there these days folks, best of luck!

@Greg P. congratulations on making a decision to enter real estate investing.

Figure out what your goals are before you make your decision.

This is an important decision- I have a few PMs I can refer you to over here.- Depending on your budget, do you want a small condo or larger residence?  

You want to be on the short list and then out work everyone else to land the listing.The 'top agent' question was more for the more experienced agents on this thread to voice their opinions on what influences that decision making process.Not an expert but there is a reason that brokers invest so much in making up good sounding names (e.g.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

Often, the builder’s agents act as gatekeepers and may not have the information or authority needed to make decisions.

Best of luck with your decision.

The weekly rentals were $8,000 (June) & $8,500 (July-August) As the summer season rental is approaching us, we are faced with a tough decision.

The purchase decision might make itself clearer once you are here, have boots on the ground and are not pressured to make a decision from long distance.