Keep in mind, I have steered clear of doing flips and have focused only on buy and hold.

The second one is where you can focus as a landlord or property manager trying to figure out what a unit will rent for.

That’s what most flippers focus on to get max demand for their flip.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Just know about 75% of them will focus on selling some program or material.

Focus more on learning how to read people and communicate well.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

If they do not cover any of the items on the scopes of work completed, then it could mean the company does not focus on quality. 

at a high level, I would focus on what their problem is first and in your messaging be upfront on how we can "help each other". 

China could decide to take over next year or we could have major terrorist attacks on metropolitan areas that destroys our economy.I would focus on making investments that will work even if the market tanks.