Do not buy into the NAR spiel of crap tools.

For me, weekly check-ins and just being real with my team—like saying, “Hey, I’m not sure, let me check on that”—have saved so many situations.

And if we don't have an actual buyer in that timeframe, does the EM have to come out of our pocket?

They are a regulation a+ offering so they must provide thse reports to the SEC which are public.

Like many professional services, I have found you often have to go through several before you find the right one. 

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

Quote from @Chris Magistrado:The point he's making is that the agent must take responsibility for building and maintaining their business, and the Broker won't play much of a role.

You need an income that meets three requirements:Rents increase faster than inflation to offset constantly rising prices.It must be reliable; it continues even during economic downturns.It must last throughout your lifetime.These are all long-term requirements, so the current interest rates are not the major issue.

If they don't want to stay, they must give notice in writing and be out within 30 days.Give them a deadline to make the decision (one week is sufficient).

Generally speaking, have any of you invested in this area and been successful?