However, $6k seems pretty high so I would recommend shopping around. 

The stronger opportunities come from building relationships with local commercial brokers, lenders, property managers, and investors — the people who actually know when owners are getting ready to sell.The key is building the right investment criteria first, not shopping properties without a plan.

I'd definitely get multiple quotes from agents that can shop & have good payout history.The coverages & deductibles will dictate your payment with each company.

Investors & PMCs are more business oriented than owner-occupants and will shop and shop and shop for the best price.They may also expect you to drop your price in the middle of a project - because they think thy found someone cheaper.Working with PMCs can be steadier, but payments can drag due to the PMC waiting for the property owner to send funds and then their own internal processes.DM us if you'd like more insight...

Inventory dipped to 1.52M but remains well above last year’s levels.Why this matters: These closings reflect buyers who shopped in August/September — before rates improved.

I haven't bought my first property yet (I'll start shopping in February) but today I started talking to my realtors about it to feel out which ones I want to include in my venture. 

in 2024 completed a 2 story detached ADU which includes a fully insulated large 2 car garage/shop with half bath, and a custom 2 bed/1ba apartment above (not builder grade, pretty fancy).  

The time you waste shopping another lender, is more valuable than saving a few bucks. 

The property is well kept, built in 2003 and in walking distance of a nice family park, shopping center, entertainment and a movie theater.

Two quick tips: set a simple buy box first so agents know exactly what to send you, and interview two or three property managers now to verify real rents, neighborhoods, and realistic expenses before you shop hard.What’s your target—SFH or small multifamily, preferred neighborhoods, and cash flow goal—so I can point you to the right type of agent and PM to start conversations with?