It's usually not, and b) you need to have TIME to dedicate to them, listen to their calls, provide feedback and get them to the level you need.

@Gp G. only you should answer this question and just listen to our advice with the proverbial grain of salt!

Listen to your gut.

The more you listen, the more they like you.I am an introvert and hate networking.

Those with experience talk or listen to book on tape and are have zero concern.  

@Steven DeMarco If you haven’t already, listen to this BP podcast with some of the most well known and successful investors. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biggerpockets-real-est...BP episode 900 from Feb 22, 2024TLDR: stay the course for long term wealth building and be patient because the hard truth is that rentals generally don’t cash flow when you have a mortgage.

Right now I'm listening to Start with Strategy by Dave Meyer which I also recommend to anyone!!

You definitely need an attorney and your realtor crapped the bed or you weren't listening at all since you didn't even know where the security deposits went to.

BP wont let me post the link but you can search "Investors Guide to Memhis Real Estate" anywhere you listen to podcasts and you can find the 2024 Memphis, TN Investment Zip Code Break Down episode. 

Like the saying goes, "Don't listen to what people say; watch what they do."