However, if you feel you need their input earlier, you could offer to pay for their visit to walk the property with you pre-inspection.

Not sure if that's much help other than to let you know you're not alone in feeling that way as a newbie.

My wife and I feel real estate is a great catalyst to get us there.

I feel like I’m missing the bigger picture of what makes a property a great investment opportunity.If anyone could share some pointers or insights on how to identify a “good deal,” I’d really appreciate it!

Long Term Rental.Please feel free to reach out in my dms - I'll need property address along with your debt / equity/ monthly payment information!

Financing seems to be tricky with IRA hence feel that its best to buy with self funding fully.

Feel free to PM me if you want an introduction. 

That's why it's important to be confident in your team so you feel like everyone is working together towards a common goal (good investment for you, agent gets paid for their support). 

I let them know what I can make happen so they have a better time.That way you get a feel for how the service animal will affect your place without being offensive.

They paid their portion of the rent.I have found a lot of investors bring their personal or political feelings into the investing conversation.