The questions in the forums about choosing a brokerage are everywhere, so I thought this might be helpful as a placeholder for other investor-friendly agents who can add their experience in choosing or switching brokerages over the years.I've been investing for over 30 years and licensed as an agent for 10 years.

It's a big old cluster F of confusion.

Yes it must be renewed every two years.

I would like to use my old home as a rental property, which has a significant amount of equity.

I'm 51, been a corporate drone for most of my career, but made a leap of faith about two years ago and launched a small but growing tent and event rental business as a side gig.

What I'm noticing in a lot of areas out here are 2 year old comps that are selling at today's values.📉 Take a look at the $/SF trends by segment for these markets:📈 Here are the Rent/Absorption trends:🤔 So, I’m curious—have you noticed this trend in your area? 

BACKGROUND: Bought a property SUBJECT 2 an existing 1st lien (lets say serviced by Shellpoint) years ago.

Ahahahaha....Ask to see his old license and research the Lic#.

Or you can buy a primary residence with a USDA loan for 0% down and then rent it out after 1 year.

I purchased this older home last year ($120k), which appraised at $186k before closing.