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Shortlist by next week: 2 investor-friendly agents (that speak “deal math,” not “dream home”) 2 property managers (that protect cashflow and tenant quality) 1 title pro (title company or closing attorney, depending on your state)

• Local REIA meetings and investor meetups
• BiggerPockets (local forums and market threads)
• City-specific Facebook investor groups
• Google Maps reviews for “property management company” and “title company”
• Referrals from wholesalers, lenders, contractors (ask who closes clean and fast)

• What percent of your clients are investors vs retail?
• What are the top 3 investor neighborhoods right now, and why?
• How do you run rental comps, and what sources do you trust?
• Tell me about a deal you talked a client out of. Why?
• What inspection issues kill deals in this market?
• How do you handle low appraisals?
• How fast can you get me into a property once I request a showing?

• What is your average days-to-lease in my target areas?
• What screening criteria do you use (income, credit, background)?
• What are your renewal and eviction rates?
• What repairs require owner approval, and at what dollar threshold?
• List your fees: leasing, renewal, maintenance markups, late fees.
• How do you handle late rent and notices?
• What is the typical turn cost between tenants here?
• What rent concessions are common right now?
• Who is my point of contact and how fast do you respond?

• What is your typical close timeline from executed contract?
• What title issues are common in this county?
• How do you handle liens, probate, boundary issues, or unreleased mortgages?
• What fees should I expect on a standard purchase?
• Who is my dedicated contact person?
• What do you need from me to prevent delays?
• How do you communicate status updates?

Hi [Name] - quick question.

I’m buying investment property in [City/Area]. I’m looking for an agent who works with investors and can help me move fast when a deal fits.

Do you work with investors regularly? If yes, can we do a 10-minute call this week?

If helpful, my buy box is:
- Property type:
- Price range:
- Neighborhoods:
- Strategy: rental / BRRRR / flip

Thanks,
[Your Name]
                    

Hi [Name] -

I’m building my local team in [City/Area] and want to interview a few property managers before I buy.

Do you manage single-family rentals in [Neighborhoods]? If yes, can we schedule a 10-minute call?

I’d like to ask about:
- screening standards
- fees
- days-to-lease
- turn costs
- repair approval process

Thanks,
[Your Name]
                    

Hi [Name] -

I’m an investor buying in [County/City] and I’m looking for a title company / closing attorney who is responsive and investor-friendly.

Do you handle investor purchases regularly? If yes, who would be my main point of contact and what’s your typical timeline from executed contract?

Thanks,
[Your Name]
                    

TEAM SHORTLIST (WEEK 3)

CITY / MARKET:
[City, State]

AGENTS (2):
1) [Name] - [Why they’re investor-friendly]
2) [Name] - [Why they’re investor-friendly]

PROPERTY MANAGERS (2):
1) [Company] - [Why they’re a fit]
2) [Company] - [Why they’re a fit]

TITLE PRO (1):
[Company/Attorney] - [Best contact method]

NEXT ACTION:
[Schedule calls / send scripts / set follow-ups]