Investment Real Estate

[Ryan Fitzhugh]

Hello everyone, 

When looking for investment properties to fix and flip or buy and hold, what is the benefit of using a Realtor? I understand they have access to MLS and other resources most people do not, but wouldn't you, as an investor, want to work with a wholesaler instead? I mean I have been give some awesome off-market deals from Realtors don't get me wrong, but deals that you don't have to fight for seem more appealing to me.

I guess my question is, who do you rely on more for good deals, a licensed agent or a wholesaler? And why?

Thanks.