If the agent spends a good bit of time with you and you back out, you can expect that to influence his/her decision to want to deal with you in the future, especially if the properties they are marketing are popular and they have other buyers.

How many times have they posted what is their influence rating etc.

Now I have to ask, how did you end up with negative influence?

I doubt this would happen but I want to keep all my bases covered.ThanksYou'll have to rely on the insurance, but I wouldn't let the fear of a frivolous lawsuit influence your decision.

Tools for demonstrating credibility, discussing your team, and your track recordetc.Again, we're talking about potential lenders in your sphere of influence, where you already have some degree of credibility and trust.

Anyone wanting to expand their influence.

I continue to listen to all of above whenever possible, and they heavily influence my investment decisions.

I see it and know what it is and, yes, it influences my overall impression of the applicant, but it does not drive my decision.

They know I'm looking for properties on and off the MLS, and I've told them several times I'll list with them for resale, solely based on their reputation in town, and my COI (Circle of Influence).

Start with people in your circle of influence, one lender per property.Some of the models that are being used successfully by investors:1) Sell your rental property to a turn-key passive investor at a reasonable markup, where the investor then bears the risk of performance.