., etc.I think there are several BP articles/blog posts and probably forum content on the topic of how to interview PMs, Realtors and other team members--it's probably worth checking those out...Good luck out there!

@Juan David MaldonadoAccountants are more challenging than lawyersI have an awesome lawyer who I found through referral and interview them to get an understanding of how they operate from billing to philosophy.

Keep in mind, when it comes to interviewing brokerages, you're technically the one taking point.

I would add that after you close in on a few markets, spend a long time interviewing investment realtors.

When it became time to move on, I interviewed with four different brokerages - some of the standards that had big reputations and big infrastructure (and therefore big caps), others that were more midsize and geographically convenient, and finally decided to go with eXp Realty because of its progressive attitude, profit share, and friendliness towards investor/realtors (you get three personal transactions annually with no commission). 

I can keep track of everything on a phone app.Of course, I could just hire a local person, but I'm interested in a service that has a deep bench so I don't have to return to Maryland to interview/hire replacements. 

I want to bear careful consideration for the deep learning curve involved in this industry; that of course, extends to my selection of potential brokers that I can interview.

With that in mind I am still up for recommendations if anyone has a some names I can start looking interviewing in the KCMO area.

This is a two-way interview, so have a short list of questions to ask the mentor (What books do you recommend I read to gain a better understanding?

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