So my question is geared to the real estate professionals and I'm interested in finding out, what is the best way to find an agent that will help me find a beach rental property while being considerate of their time knowing this process could take months?

Folks - I have been looking through hubzu and hudhomestore properties and need a good agent who will look out for my interests.

Folks - I am looking for an Agent who is experienced in helping investors.

He won't even call you the "W" word because he prefers unlicensed agent or broker.

Here is what we know so far:Out of state land lord Has been for sale for more than 3 monthsAsking price 240kBuilt in 1981Each unit is 1050 sqft 3/2 with utility roomRent is $1050 (I have not seen the actual numbers this is what the real estate agent told us)Landlord is paying water and trash but don't have those numbers.Two units are currently leased Last roof: unknown AC and water heaters are currently working but do not know when they were last replaced.

Write it up as a personal letter.When you do all that, then contact a local RE Agent to give you a list of all the houses in that neighborhood that have sold in the last 5 years with all cash.

Depends what strategies your existing leasing agent is employing.

I think all you need is a title company to close your transactions - no don't need an account at this time - most title companies have lawyers to close your transactions -You should make sure that you buy real estate at a giant discount - Understand the management process - learn how to be a good landlord - a tenant is a customer - the tenant is the person who will pay for your mortgage - treat them well.Find discounted real estate from landlords who find themselves in rent court -Start to deal directly with owners - I don't think you should depend on agents selling retail properties - you need to go under-ground for great deals -Tax salesPublic AuctionsRun print ads and radio commercialsInternet - 5 weeks ago I created an internet site - I have received over 200 leads - have 70 offers out there and 15 ratified contracts - learn those systems and you will do well.Expired listings - go knock on some of those doors - an expired listing is  FAILURE of property to sell - I am sure the sellers are not happy - go find them and solve their problems.Direct mail to commercial properties owners - commercial buildings can be  great profit center - when you advertise for real estate - signs - internet or mailings always advertise - WANTED REAL ESTATE - houses - commercial and non-conforming properties - all cash -as is - no commission.

If the listing is on MLS then I would get an agent and have them run comps (CMA) and get there 3% fee which is paid by the seller If it's off market and they won't pay the realtor fee - You could pay a realtor $125 for a BPO (broker price opinion) to get a more realistic value.

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