What I'm not doing is contacting a RE agent for the list.  

Some potential drawbacks to keep in mind are:Additional closing and loan origination costs (two transactions/mortgages instead of one) - speak to your lender and title company about costsTwo insurance policies instead of one - probably close to double the insurance cost as compared to a duplex - get a quote from a good insurance agent and compareTwo sets of property taxes instead of oneThese certainly aren't deal killers, and the benefits noted above may outweigh the disadvantages.

You never know what information your tenant is telling prospects and if what they say does not line up EXACTLY with what you advertise you immediately lose credibility.You really need, at a minimum, a professional leasing agent to show the home when the current tenants are not home.  

Account Closed Hi Maeve, I'm looking for an investor-friendly agent because I want to flip houses.

If so, you need to have an agent's license or be part owner?

(Who knows) So far, haven't heard a reply from the agents...I would like to know some of the more experienced wholesalers/investors take on this, and if you've done this, what was your "shpill" to the agent? 

My experience in RE was only the few times I'd hear about how my Granddad was an agent, until last year I joined Lifestyles Unlimited.

To find these sweet spot deals would the suggestions be to network with existing real estate agents to narrow the search down?

An executive of a business authorized to sign such documents is often an employee, not necessarily an owner.If bankers won't let you sign like that, take your better attorney along and have him/her explain it to them.I have one who even trains IRS agents on the proper interpretation of the tax code (he, his partners and staff consistently win audits).

Real estate Agent/investor in Fort smith Arkansas & Mississippi here to gain knowledge and hope do business.