How to find a real estate advisor? Currently working with just a realtor.
My background is in tech so my commercial real estate knowledge is limited. I’ve been trying to educate myself in order to enter the space. 

I have found a few unique deals that look interesting (industrial real estate). However, having professional guidance to help me evaluate these deals would be great. Does anyone have experience finding the equivalent of a financial advisor for real estate?  

These deal would require me to invest a sizeable chunk of my portfolio which is why I’d like to speak with an expert to make sure my decision making is sound. I am working with a realtor but I am not sure if our interest are always aligned.
[{"id": "ipmpkze", "text": "I\u2019d try to find a mentor/partner.  There are a ton of seasoned investors that will do deals with younger investors.  Usually the best relationship I see is you find a deal, bring it to the mentor, you figure out a way to partner on it and they will walk you through each step of the deal.  A good mentor will let you leverage there experience and lender relationships and in turn you will find the deals and have the time to put into it.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ipmriiu", "text": "Also recommend just calling one of the main CRE brokerages in your area. Ask to speak to someone who works in industrial. It be best if you could speak to someone 1-2 years in the business. They will be eager to talk to you and share the information they have. While they won\u2019t have the info of seasoned broker, the older broker probably wouldn\u2019t want to spend that much time talking to you and educating you. \n\nBonus: tell the young agent you want to grow with a young broker. You\u2019ll get all the info they have!", "replies": [{"id": "ipmtheg", "text": "Do you at least use said young broker after getting the info?", "replies": [{"id": "ipn70xc", "text": "If it\u2019s a deal in their company than yes absolutely. The best deals i have purchased are from new agents as the older agents already have relationships. I also have a deal that if you rep me on a purchase you will rep me on the exit, or at least get a bonus when I sell.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "ipn6dae", "text": "And I would add that for any specific purchase possibilities, OP should post the numbers here and ask for feedback.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ipmw0k2", "text": "www.cre-assetadvisors.com", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ipn0gpu", "text": "Your realtor should NOT be handling your commercial real estate transactions. When someone on the other end of a deal I do brings in their realtor, I lick my lips.", "replies": [{"id": "ipo0l5b", "text": "You enjoy hand holding and stupid arguments? \ud83d\ude3a", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ipn2ywf", "text": "There are a rare few brokers out there who work with very high net worth individuals and families and act as both an advisor and broker.\n\nGiven the inherent conflict of interest they are rare. But the idea is that they are investing time into a multi year or multi generation relationship. \n\nIt might help if you give a rough idea of what your budget is though. As sadly, like a lot of things, these folks target larger (though not always massive) acquisitions.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ipngmbd", "text": "Find a mentor. If there is any secret in real estate it is that sucessful people love to share their knowledge with eager up and comers. And you can bring real value to your mentor if you partner up and can help them do deals.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ipnlm2w", "text": "Franklin Real Estate advisors in Worcester,MA", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ipnx3kl", "text": "Well the brokers have their own incentive from the sell side. I would suggest linking up with a seasoned LP where interests are potentially aligned. Take him/her out for coffee or drinks.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ipo0t5z", "text": "I bet Chad would talk to you. He owns a few industrial assets albeit in Canada. \n\nhttps://youtu.be/fJUt2ZRkrPQ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ipq3g2v", "text": "Are you looking to buy a building and actively manage it yourself or are you looking more passive ownership? That's where I'd start. You'll still need to catch up and learn but one is more intense than the other.\n\nThen, decide what you'd be willing to give up in order to hit your return targets given active is a time/knowledge/capital suck, but you keep all the beans and passive relies on someone else to manage your investment but in the case of syndication, you can diversify with smaller amounts and still take advantage of the benefits of fractional CRE ownership.\n\nThen start learning about asset classes and risk/return profiles of each based on your choices above.\n\nAll of this you can google.\n\nAs others mentioned, careful of using a residential Realtor unless they have a real background in commercial. If you really want a transaction type of advisor, I'd start with a CCIM.. but I wouldn't expect tutorials if they are super busy...they will want to get into a transaction with you sooner or later since it's a commission based world. \n\nThey also generally won't be interested in the passive side, unless they are close to a syndicator or fund that they trust..or if they are down-low raising capital for an under the counter fee.\n\nThere are learning pathways to do it on your own, especially on the passive side for every asset class from Multifamily to Build-to-Rent to Single Tenant Triple Net Lease...Just takes time, networking and like others said finding a mentor.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iprjhzp", "text": "I\u2019m an industrial broker and CCIM, I can either help you or connect you with someone that can", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ipzjksv", "text": "Agree with main points others have made.  Strict brokerage relationship can be great if you know what you are doing.  Otherwise, they aren't putting up money or analyzing/stress testing leasing assumptions, financing options, modeling, etc. You want a sponsor or smaller REPE firm or investor you can partner with in bringing the capital and they have the expertise.  Don't know if the broker you are working with is this person, but many seasoned brokers also invest and are on the hunt and also looking for equity investors.  Make sure they have skin in the game... i.e. invest their capital, not just rolling fees, etc. into it.  May not be obvious who these people are but call around, talk to brokers, you'll start to get a feel.", "replies": [{"id": "ipzjou1", "text": "I'd add, throw out the market you are in, may be someone on here that can point you in the right direction of individuals to speak with... if you are comfortable.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]