We don't pitch products or services.

You have to be networked in that world to get the best deals and loan products.  

Also, here is the statement from Zillow CEO in another article “There are several startups and real estate brokerage websites experimenting in this space, but Zillow is the only one that has designed a product to keep the agent involved in every part of the transaction, most notably by giving them the opportunity to secure new listing agreements,” Rascoff said.

The customer service level reflects the difference between indifferent salaried people checking boxes and letting automated software do whatever it wants to do, and folks paid for production (like if you went the refinance route, rather than assumption).

We're investing in South Shore and Woodlawn, using professional PM that specializes in this area.

Richard Howell Go to your local REI meet ups, talk to realtors (especially those who specialize in finding properties for investors).

@Dmitriy Fomichenko specializes in this.

I have an opportunity to invest in an El Paso deal and I wonder if there are any special risks I should consider.

Look up their online reviews, what area they specialize etc... in most states you need to work under the supervision of a Broker for a specified time frame before you can take your brokers exam and open your own brokerage

I’m looking forward to a long and productive relationship with Tammy Richards and Sherman Bridge Lending.