Looking to develop flipping skills and increase the number of income generating rental properties under my belt.

That being said, there is no shortage in my area of agents who will do everything for investor buyers: bid at sale, vacate your property, supervise your rehab and get it rental or re-sale ready.

There is no right answer -- it will very much depend on your personality, your situation, your skill set, etc. -- and most of all, it will depend on your short- and long-term goals.Without knowing you and what your goals are, there's no way any of us can answer that question for you...

Don't forget that just as learning how to manage a property is a valuable skill, so is learning how to find and manage a good property manager.

What if they have no money management skills, causing their bankruptcy?

Oh, btw, I had the rekeyable locks put in when I rehabbed this (been using those for the last 3 years now) so it didn't cost me a penny to change the locks and I don't need a handyman to do it (normally I do because I have zero skill). :-)

I know your market is hot, that will just force u to be more competitive and sharpen your skills..what doesn't kill us makes us stronger right!

That's one of the most profitable skills in real estate: learning to ask better questions.

That agent should have good communication skills and be willing to preview these homes for you.

Yes, get a niche, (or a few niches) that you gain a higher level of skill in.