No agent wants a bad reputation either.If you still feel concerned I would certainly ask your agent what their investment goals are, where they are looking, what type of budget they are working etc, which may help to ease your concerns about competing with them.

But is it hard to rebuild your reputation after you switch brokers?

@Jonathan Hasan I suggest working with one or two reputable cash buyers when you’re first starting out.

Such as cement cast, plastic. 

Over the past year or so, he has done updates throughout...new kitchen w/ granite (stainless steel appliances still have protective plastic on them), bathrooms, flooring throughout, new deck out back, etc.

Confirm that the provider has a pristine reputation (e.g.

I remember hearing extremely reputable investors saying something similar to what you're saying now 3 years ago, glad I didn't listen to their advice.

She is looking for e reputable real estate company that will help her acquire property.   

"If a boy like me with a disability and speech impediment can get over his fear of talking to strangers to achieve his goals... ummmm so can you :)"Keep it up, I've had 5 college-educated able-bodied junior brokers that were scared to death of calling people and running the risk of hearing a no.As before, I don't say a lot of nice things about RE people, but you deserve far more praise than I could ever give with my bad reputation and poor prose.

I do want to recommend that once you find the avenue to start in, you find a reputable mentor.