Broker specializing in investment sales and property management.

If a realtor is calling you then the sellers have already signed an agreement with him, with his broker actually if you want to get specific.

Talk to as many lenders, mortgage brokers, small banks, and family members as you need to.

I wouldn't recommend getting a license unless you are looking to primarily become an agent/broker.

@Charles Coaston, I would contact a mortgage broker in your area, and get a second opinion. 

Financiing, brokering, acquisition etc. won't count towards this number.3rd bar: Need to keep records of  time and activity to document his status If he meets these tests then he should be able to actively put losses against other taxable income Pros on here....please correct if any of this is misleading.

I would love to create relationships with these lenders and help broker deals for all the awesome BRRRR strategists I meet here on BP. 

Also, should I look for a broker that specializes in BRRRR to help me out? 

By the time you are closing on the first property, you will have honed the fundamentalsnegotiation - it will feel like you have to think about a lot of things all-at-once, and it will all feel new. truth is, its not really that difficult, it's just the new-ness that can overwhelm folks at first. networking - talking to folks in the business and finding your voice: agents/brokers, property managers, fellow investorWe own some SFR investments, as well... but we didn't learn nearly as much buying them, as when we purchased a duplex.

Because a house purchase is a significant investment in one's life, it is worth your while in having a title attorney to ensure clear title and smooth closing, along with a good inspector to assess the investment property's condition, a good realtor that will protect you with the contract, and, of course, a good mortgage broker if you need financing for your deal.