I've got an agent who sends me deals, some of which are off-market, contractors who can do the work, a hard-money lender who seems to offer good terms, and a property management team I trust.

One flaw in the system though is it is often hard to tell easily the difference between a very inexperienced or bad agent, and a rockstar agent.

I’m a local agent/investor and specialize in small multifamily purchases. 

Good for the agents that remain in the industry.

I was the real estate manager for Georgia for the largest AirBnB arbitrage company in the world before becoming a real estate agent here in Atlanta specializing in furnished rentals.

If anyone here has recommendations or can point me in the right direction to find legal counsel experienced in navigating subject-to-deals, I would greatly appreciate it.Additionally, I'm actively seeking opportunities in the multifamily real estate market.

Micheal offers a perfect example of what I speak of how the "agents" with the nice websites and quick 24 hour financing are all basically fronts for scam artists in Armani suits.

@Steven Wocknitz @Luc Boiron @Julie TohIn Ontario, and I imagine in the rest of Canada too, hard money lenders (called private lenders in Canada) are not allowed to advertise unless they are licensed mortgage agents.

Any tips/guidance is of course appreciated.A few details: Looking to house hack a small MF in the Knoxville TN market, not currently connected to any agents or lenders

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