Sometimes what the investor wants for a particular property just isn't going to happen for a multitude of reasons.

I am currently seeing a multitude of deals on the market at cap rates well above what I can find in my immediate market.

If time is money, your time on your own investments is money lost to your broker.Production covers a multitude of sins in sales, a salesman/sales woman who has great production for any company can usually do what they please....Your broker wants you to be successful, it makes them successful.If you get in the right grove from the start, get a buyer's agreement from your investors before you show an MLS listing or let them in your car, you can control what your broker is concerned about.

There are a multitude of inexpensive ways to get a “customized look” without breaking the bank.

There are a multitude of reasons why a DST is a good option for some, but as previously stated, they aren't for everyone.DSTs are typically sold through licensed securities broker/dealers.  

@Nathaniel Parr I think focusing all of your efforts on private-sector law firms working in real-estate law/transactions would be an excellent way to go for a multitude of reasons, from my perspective.

Other deals are found in a multitude of ways.  

There are a multitude of questions... 

I wouldnt make it so low, that by the time the agent splits the comission with her broker that she isnt making enough money to be worth her time.I personally would rather pay an agent to handle a first time home buyers multitude of questions and concerns, as well, as schedule apprasials inspections, financing issues etcI have paid the 3% numerous times to agents that brought buyers before a house was listed.  

There are a multitude of ways you can own property in the U.S.A.: directly in your name; within a U.S.A. incorporated entity; via an JV/partnership; directly in the name of a Canadian corporation; or through a 'child' entity in the U.S.A. owned by a Canadian corporation.