Buyer's agent for multifamily? out of state investor?

[Ron K.]

Hi,

I've been buying SFHs for a number of years, using local buyer's agents, sight unseen. Now, I'm interested in MF (Central and South Florida), and I'm getting the impression from agents, that in MF things worked differently. i.e. you need to get "deals" sent to you from listing agents, and work with them.

Is that how it generally works?

Any suggestions for an out of state investor?

Even if I did fly in, and spend some time in the area, I would never know it like a local, and I would need to rely on someone local to know which are the best sub-pockets to buy in.

I'm interested in the $800K range.

thanks,

Ron