I would try to tie those experiences and skill sets to your REI path.  

If that's the case, if it's a flipper with zero development experience, no way would I have any interest

This experience proves that even with challenges, strategic renovations and persistence can lead to a profitable outcome.

@Felicia Vinces it sounds like you missed our Year End Live show and Podcast of "Real Estate Notes Show' where 2 15 year experience note investors break down what makes a note valuable.  

Quote from @Shaun Ortiz: Hi Jason,Thanks for sharing your journey—it sounds like you’ve gained some invaluable insights from your experiences, even with the squirrel tenants (that’s definitely a story!).

Experience in the last 3 years: 9.

Figure out a question set that helps dive into their expertise as investor-friendly agents, ask about their experience in the investment real estate space, and have them send you a few properties that could meet your goals to show that they can provide quality properties for your to analyze (hint: this is also good to see if they overpromised on their market [ex - Raleigh for cash flow]).Also with the new lawsuit, any agent that knows what they're doing will require you to sign an agency agreement prior to viewing a home.

Or is the money better spent elevating the master experience overall? 

While I know Brandon and his team has experience, the going in cap rate is very low for MHP (I was told mid single digit).

I've been currently looking around the Lakewood Ranch area, if anyone has any experience investing nearby.Thank you!