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I also co-host properties for a discount for clients (I have over a dozen currently) at a much lower rate than the market 20-30% which really helps.  

@Joseff Stevensonjust a few reactions1. definitely house hack once you're in a strong enough position to do so. 

I also feel strong pressure to get this right because my Dad and I are co-managing, and he has almost zero risk tolerance to invest.

Good afternoon Sumiya, Unfortunately, we hear this often from clients that had a larger multi-city or multi-state PM company. 

I always recommend for my clients (and myself) to run the investment portfolio like a business and suggest to form an LLC (running as S-Corp), even with only 1 property.

However, if you're not willing to pay, then what you're likely to get is an agent that is desperate for a client, doesn't have a lot of experience, and is obviously unable to negotiate for their own commission, so how do you expect them to negotiate on your behalf during the sale with those same inadequate negotiating skills?

@Theresa Harris the ruling require exclusivity to the listing agent’s listings… one just becomes a client of the agent, who you happen to meet at one of their listings.  

I have clients buying right now in a new townhome community by Lennar. 

Value add is going to be a strong play in the REI world.