Looking to start investing/buying rental property. I want to acquire 1-2 per year. How do you find the right realtor/agent? I’m having hard time locating good one in the Houston market. Thoughts? How did you find yours?

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Just hop on google and go to Zillow, trulia, Redfin etc and find local realtors. Make a list of a few and give them a call. Feel them out, ask question, tell them your plan, and see who gives you the best/most comforting responses. From there tell them you’ll want to work with them and you can both begin looking at properties you’ll want. I would deff mention if they know management companies/have worked with any because you’ll more than likely be hiring them once you do find properties.

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