Am I required to use the broker who showed me the HUD home if I did not sign any agreement?

If you want to plug directly to the multifamily investor network in your market, I would suggest buying a few multifamily brokers a cup of coffee. 

There are people at a breakfast Meetup in Akron, a guy at the Akron REIA who advertises there and a commercial broker in the CLE area.

Rob: I do deals regularly in Richmond and know most of the brokers.

One of the best ways to get started is by using a 203K or rehab loan... this will allow you to get in the property with 3.5% down and you can even finance the rehab.Interest rates are a bit higher than traditional FHA loans but the 3rd "R" stands for REFINANCE so you'll only be holding that loan for a short time.I'd speak to a local lender, broker, and investor for more info.Aside from attending local meet-ups, don't hesitate to reach out to people personally via private message or on forum posts...

Hookup with a very good and experienced local broker that you can talk with in person.I have had two hard money companies.my company in the late80s and early 90s was all investor driven  IE 100% of our loans were funded by folks like you.my second stint my funds were personal cash and bank LOC's. 

The areas south and also east of the Intel campus offer great areas with low crime, good schools, shopping, restaurants and newer homes.The newer homes will reduce your need to do major improvements for years on many of the properties.As a Broker and a Property Manager, we see many doing just what you are requesting and having long-term success.

Hello Everyone, I am new to the Jacksonville, Florida and I am looking for some contacts in regards to real estate agents and brokers who work with investors.

@Edwin GiraldoYou can find an investment property financing options with local banks/brokers who will finance up to 75% of the deal and base it more on the property cashflow and your credit score (not your income).

It is a requirement they give to the broker/agent listed the property.