I am leaning towards them because of there reputation of being there when you really them.     

However if you are hiring several different Realtors, you run the risk of not only getting a bad reputation but potentially engaging in unethical business practices.

I agree with the several other posters who have suggested you find a reputable sponsor, build a relationship, and passively invest in commercial properties (which includes large multi-family).

(Shrug) i value my tenants and good reputation.

My question: I have a real estate agent who I like very much, experienced, reputable and quite successful with single family BUT little multi family experience.

Lending home you can check withLima one Visio  these are all real HML portfolio lenders and I am sure there are reputable ones where you live as well

Not only is it a waste of time, but it destroys your reputation.

Quality of the current operationsLow vacancy relative to market, low concessions relative to submarket, high quality tenant base, positive online reputation, high quality in place management and no major issues which need to be solved => lower cap rate.High vacancy relative to market, low concessions relative to submarket, low quality tenant base, negative online reputation, high quality in place management and no major issue which need to be solved => higher cap rate. 

That is not a good reputation to have.To learn more attend local REIA meetings and go on property tours to learn more about rehabbing.Good Luck.

Be prepared and if anything about the eviction process scares you, hire an eviction attorney, read everything you can online, and / or hire a reputable property management company and ask them what their eviction process is.