I'd only add to get a professional inspection done with a very thorough team.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Very professional, reasonable fees.

There are several hurdles during the process:Find the deal - Unless you are marketing or plugged into a community where there are opportunities, it isn't always easy to find the right dealsEvaluate the deal - Without professional guidance and research tools, it is difficult for a newbie investor to evaluate and ARV/FMV or create an adequate rehab budgetSecondary exit strategies - If things don't go as planned are their other opportunities to exit profitably.

Most professionals beyone me on BP most likely have seen this side.

The mirage of get into Real Estate Investing, make ton's of money, get passive, do nothing, sip cocktails on the beach and professionally vacation the rest of your days sounds great, unfortunately it's a mirage. 

Developing and scaling now Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Even when we manage to reach a working voicemail,owners often assume we are just another "we buy land" serviceoffering far below market value.Given thesechallenges, we are eager to learn the most effective strategies for locatingpotential sellers and establishing a professional, trustworthy connection thatencourages serious consideration of our offers.Telephone/voicemail is informal, hence casual, hence “we aren’t putting much effort into this.”

It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.

Most people selling properties are not professional investors.