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

As for repairs on the purchase of a home prior to auction there are some professionals utilized by the professionals for costs to repair the home in best and worst case scenarios.

Here is a solid example you can adapt for a joint venture (there are differences, beyond just nomenclature, for a partnership and a joint venture): https://templatelab.com/joint-venture-agreement/Again, I would caution use of this document without a professional to review it.

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

So we restricted local landlords who rent to families, and soon the town will experience the very real repercussion of no one wanting to rent to families and professionals.

I emphasize the importance of utilizing professional photos, videos, and online presence to enhance property visibility.

Focus on learning about them, personally and professionally.

You'll probably get better service approaching it that way than hiring a professional manager anyway.  

Quote from @An Lan: I am not a professional real estate investor, I just invest in houses as a safe asset and do not choose to rent them out.

My hope is to build a strong network of like minded investors and real estate professionals that share similar goals, values, and experiences to help achieve successful REI deals!