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

For bigger jobs I have went with the "Have it delivered and I will cut the money to the driver".

If you’re have ambition either for a career as a management/ professional/ entrepreneur or becoming a real property investor then you’re going to bat with 2 strikes.  

I understand this may prevent me from getting the absolute best terms on a HML, so I'll turn to professional before I settle on a lender, but I'd like to start the shopping process on my own.

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. 

I am a professional cabinet maker and my father is a master plumber.Estimated sale price once complete $500k+Home 2: 210k mortgage. 5 bed, 3 bath redesigned to 5 bed, 4 bath, 3,000 sq ft.

Next Mortgage Note will include full loss of interest on the investment property for the GCDid you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Readers should seek professional advice.

A lot of young professionals like this area so furnishings should be modern and "upper-middle end", if that makes sense.

Sounds like you’re a professional in everything you do.