I'm looking for someone who can relate a little bit with their clients rather than a firm that is so big that you feel like just a number to them.  

On the commercial retail side when a client is selling a multi million property at a 6 tor 7 cap rate you better believe they have impeccable records.  

Most of my clients fall into the first group above.

I strongly recommend you go pro and use the marketplace we have had some great contacts come from the marketplace here on bigger pockets!

Providing a CMA is a standard thing that agents do for their clients. 

We recommend very simple procedure for our clients in this situation and it works all the time without any problems. 

I have friends who do REAL mid figures (400-600k/year), and one former client that logs in and makes low 7 figures playing stocks for 15-30 minutes.

Hey Kevin Wong , you and I are in the same boat with strong desires to get started in real estate.

Absolutely make use of all the online tools available throughout the processEvaluate resumes and reviews/recommendations from trusted resouces, peers and past clients (like you would on LinkedIn for example)Narrow down your search to the top candidates and schedule in-person interviewsChoose your top 3-4 final candidates and check referencesThen ask at least three to provide bids for your scope of work requiredEvaluate the bids and pick your top candidate...then there is one crucial step left...Make sure to take an in person look at the physical finished work your final chosen contractor has done recently.Like almost everything else in real estate, choosing a great contractor requires time and effort.  

Turn key companies at least the one's I fund do not buy property back and do not sell for others .. they will buy back but they will want to make the same profit... so they need to add in another fresh make ready or rehab.. ( their clients expect it remember its turn key)  the  cost to borrow the money from someone like me or a HML..