We haven't done it without an agent before but this will be our 2nd investment property and first in Texas. 

To that end, does anyone have advice on what questions I should ask prospective agents?

Getting a mentor/exp investor or investor agent, can get you real world experience and support/accountability much faster than implementing knowledge from a book that you must learn to habituate- to be clear I am not saying do not do this, please do, but time has a lot of value.

Hi Everyone! I own a boutique real estate brokerage and property management company. I have almost two decades of experience in both the service of real estate as well as investing myself. Looking for a small multifam...

Don’t let any mentor or coach tell you that you can do these for zero down.Usually you can find these for $15,000 or so in “up front” money.Here are the differences and why it can be done.By buying “off market”, the selling price can be reduced by the amount of the fees the seller would have to pay if they used a real estate agent.

The best option would be to partner with an agent that is investor friendly, which would allow you to have a professional that can give you good insights.

Even the narrowest without garages might be 12 units per acre. mixed use is complex and you need a commercial agent. that's a small plot for mixed use. if you don't have a lot of experience I'd recommend talking to the city first about permitted uses within your zoning and what they may allow variances on for development, check your height restrictions first.

Whether you are a seasoned investor, a real estate agent, or someone who has successfully navigated these waters, your input would be truly appreciated.I'll go ahead and start by sharing some of my best practices.

Im actually considering buying some properties there myself at some point since I already have a good network there (i.e. an agent, a property manager, a hard money lender, etc).

Real estate is a passion of mine, and I'm working get my real estate license to eventually make the transition into real estate full time as an agent, property manager and full time investor.