That’s been the most consistent approach for me and for the investors I support.So my strategy is a bit different: I usually source the deals first, then decide whether it makes sense to keep it as a rental or pass it to another investor.Always open to hearing how others structure their deals though!

The only thing I was told that is holding it up is the neighbors deed of trust because it still shows the old property lines. so my situation is a little different.

+95% of agents only have experience dealing with owner-occupied transactions - which are mostly EMOTIONAL decision based.These agents will NOT find you “deals”, just pretty houses on the MLS☹They are really just, “commission-friendly”, looking for a payday.An investor wants an agent that sticks to logical numbers like ROI, Cash-on-Cash, etc.You can differentiate between these different types of agents easily by asking them:1) If they are RE investors themselves.

Insurance companies don't typically differentiate between short and mid term, they usually put them in the same category, less than annual. 

But we're all different.

When it comes to real estate investing it is no different I am open to some risk and uncertainty, because I believe that's how we grow.

Prospecting for off market leads can be a great way to get a good deal if you know what you’re doing, but you have to know the market well enough to differentiate between a good deal and a greedy seller (there are greedy sellers both on and off MLS).

Simply professionalizing operations, tightening underwriting, and reinvesting in the experience can materially change performance without relying on market appreciation.My takeaway has been that the more “business-like” the real estate becomes, the more often operator quality is the differentiator.

I would like to know ow how was your experience,  how different is it from buying real estate conventionally using a real estate agent.Just curious as its a listed comaony & sometimes I trade with it, so good to know your thoughts on it.

So, the benefit is a "time value" benefit (there's a potential rate differential - but I'll ignore that for now).