These rules, which include a requirement that sellers set aside a portion of the purchase price for buyer-agent commissions, prohibitions on modifying the commission, and permission to filter listings by commission, all enable NAR, its co-defendants, and its members to maintain buyer-agent commissions at supra-competitive levels unrelated to brokers’ experience or the services provided, steer home buyers away from lower commission homes, and drive out discounters—among other harms."

I invest heavily in this area as an agent.

Most local agents know the area pretty well and can work with foundation crews to verify what they know as well.

@JT Thomson, the best way to do this is to research top luxury agents who can successfully lease your sister's place. 

Tonight, it seems to me that obtaining a real estate license in California is the best investment at the moment.Unfortunately, California has no reciprocity rule, meaning my license would be useless if I moved elsewhere–which is quite disappointing.Still, I think it would allow me to start working in real estate as an agent within a few months.What do you think?

I have been approached through an agent with a possible lease to buy proposal but need guidance in how to negotiate such a transaction.

Usually, the listing agent pays for the photographer, so the value to the client is already added.

Hey Anant - Are you working with an investor friendly agent down there?

I am starting to scan platforms like the MLS (given to me by a trickle through a real estate agent), zillow, etc. and crunch numbers.

I'm a Miami based agent who works with investors, experienced or brand new!