How do you effectively choose a real estate agent: The Real, Real Estate Agents?

[Jason Xenakis]

Hello folks. First post. Happy to be here. My wife and I decided to  start out of state rental investing in Columbus Ohio. How can one, who has only rudimentary knowledge in real estate without any boots on ground experience (read a few books), effectively choose a real estate agent? We are both physicians and relatively intelligent humanoids, but without knowing what you don't know, it seems a difficult task. Is it about first impressions? The vibe? What are some red flags? What nuanced questions can I ask? Thanks in advance!

[Jonathan Greene]

The Columbus mafia will descent upon this post shortly to give you several options, but you want to look at their Zillow reviews and see if the are listing and selling investment properties similar to what you are looking for. You want to check out their social media and see if they are doing business or just making content. And then you want to be clear about your goals, but be careful - when you say out loud, busy doctors with money looking to invest out of state, not all will have your best interests first.