Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

It was more unbiased. 

Network with other local investors (someone unbiased not trying to sell you anything) besides your agent friend and get their feedback.

Network with local investors (someone unbiased, not an agent or anyone trying to sell you anything)- pick a solid appreciating area (Class A or B) with good (or at least decent) schools. if you drive around the neighborhood, would you want to live there or would you feel safe walking around at night?  

We are either finding properties based on your criteria and giving you are completely unbiased thoughts on them or you are sending them to us and we are giving you our completely unbiased thoughts on them.

Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

This thread now has new life because a former appraiser, now turnkey provider, steps forward to state that appraisers are not only the smartest but also the only unbiased players involved in a real estate transaction.Thanks for the laughs!

Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

BP was created for people to come get good, hopefully unbiased/low-biased information about real estate, and in my mind being a Heavy Hitter means you participate and add to that mountain of knowledge.  

I would start with free, unbiased education and move along toward actual practice as an agent or salesperson under the supervision and guidance of someone local who is willing to train you and answer questions, learn about the RE laws of your state, become familiar with your market, see how comfortable are you speaking to strangers and build relationships; the rest is up to you.