Regardless of the type of deal, I would recommend interviewing at least 3-4 brokers and speaking with other CRE professionals for referrals to the best in your area. 

@Sharonda FrazierYou can assemble a team before or after you find a property, but which option gives you more time to interview multiple vendors to be able to learn and select the best one?

If you want to interview a TON of realtors and find a few who work on that then it could be worth your time, but my route is to find an attorney who specializes in creative closings and then analyze the deals you find to see if those are good options.

I would also suggest interviewing property management companies in your area JUST IN CASE you become overwhelmed and need to use a professional company.

Those that have and are actually successful in this strategy spent a lot of time here in Milwaukee prospecting, interviewing and building a team they trust.

We are here to help each other grow.As far as connecting, joining events in your area is a great way to start connecting with other experts.I also advise you to interview investor agents and find one that best meets your criteria.

I'm curious if you interviewed different potential partners yet?

I have been networking, making connections with real estate professionals as well as small time investors, and I've gotten a few interviews.

Regardless of how you find them, try to interview at least three managers.1.

With the ever increasing rent in Tampa, there is a good possibility that your mortgage will still be covered and you will cash flow on a 3 unit.Also, I would recommend interviewing a few real estate professionals to see their multi family experience with investors and if they own any.