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Hey, @Chandler Burns, when finding the right agent(s), it really depends on what you're wanting to accomplish and the type of deals you're wanting to do. 

If it's to far to accomplish that goal you never want to rent a house out by the room.

You can create an LLC or a private mortgage and accomplish your goals.

Depending what you what to accomplish.  

What type of business are you in and I can make a recommendation based on what type of work you are looking to accomplish? 

Fails to tell the homeowner that they are actively marketing the property for market value and that the investor or real estate broker plans to assign their rights in their contract with the homeowner to another investor/buyer.Fails to tell the homeowner that they intend to make a profit by accomplishing an assignment of the contract.Fails to tell the homeowner when the contract is assigned to a different investor/buyer.Investigated Case ExampleBelow is an example of a case that we investigated where the broker involved in the deal was referred criminally and her real estate license was revoked.The victim had the misfortune of being on her front porch when an “investor” and his real estate partner approached her and told her they used to live in the neighborhood and wanted to move back.They figured out her weaknesses and used them against her.After “working” on her for a few days, the investor and real estate agent had a meeting with her that lasted hours.

Fails to tell the homeowner that they are actively marketing the property for market value and that the investor or real estate broker plans to assign their rights in their contract with the homeowner to another investor/buyer.Fails to tell the homeowner that they intend to make a profit by accomplishing an assignment of the contract.Fails to tell the homeowner when the contract is assigned to a different investor/buyer.Investigated Case ExampleBelow is an example of a case that we investigated where the broker involved in the deal was referred criminally and her real estate license was revoked.The victim had the misfortune of being on her front porch when an “investor” and his real estate partner approached her and told her they used to live in the neighborhood and wanted to move back.They figured out her weaknesses and used them against her.After “working” on her for a few days, the investor and real estate agent had a meeting with her that lasted hours.

There is no "one thing" that is preferred for a first time investor, it all depends on what your goals are what you are trying to accomplish. 

My goal is to fundraise $1M to help execute my first multifamily deal.To get to that point I have done the following:-Started my website about multifamily investing -Post weekly blog posts-Created a podcast-Reaching out to professionals like yourself to help educate myselfLast year I was scared to put myself out there and go for my goals.Now I’m excited everyday to make an impact and to accomplish my goals.I THANK YOU BP FOR HELPING ME CHANGE MY MINDSET!