How to find a broker as a real estate investor

[Aimee Gaede]

First time poster here!

I just got my real estate license and am now searching for a broker firm to align with. I don't plan to become a real estate agent, but instead just want to buy properties to use as long-term rentals for investments. Since this will be a part-time job for me aside from my work full time job, I plan to start small, with just a single triplex or quadplex. Later, I hope to expand from there over the next few years. Can anyone lend any tips about how to find the best type of broker for my situation? What should I look for in a broker? Or, can you suggest specific brokerages that might be a good match for me? I'm located in the San Diego area, and am open to either small or large brokerages. Thank you!

[Doug Shapiro]

Hi @Aimee Gaede,

Too bad you aren't in NYC.  I just opened a brokerage and am looking for agents like yourself.  Hope that some brokers from San Diego chime in here.  You definitely don't want to be paying a monthly fee or a % transaction fee when you are initially just looking to buy properties for yourself.