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

Quote from @Jonathan Grzeszczyk: David Greene has a series (Sold, Skilled, Scale) that teaches agents how to run their business like a business.

Sometimes agents do it because they don't know any better, are order takers, or make a mistake.  

Even with a great opportunity, trust is the foundation of any partnership.In my partnership, we had already worked together on multiple deals—me as the agent and him as the investor buyer—so we had established a strong foundation of trust.

Selling makes agents money and the IRS if you don''t 1031, it's almost always better to re-leverage instead.

I am an investor and an agent in the Daytona Beach and surrounding area.

Maybe you can call your insurance agent and they could possibly whip up a letter or something.

HI @Dallas HooverI think the guy/girl you should be looking for is a commercial agent/broker.

They also appreciate honesty and transparency so they can make decisions fast without any surprises.Some of the top skills that you can focus on are:Comping: Knowing your comps inside out is a must.Negotiation: Being able to connect with sellers and strike a good deal is huge.Networking: Relationships with buyers, agents, and other wholesalers are invaluable.Also, Get to know your local market being able to talk the talk in your area will help a lot.

If I am all in on the property for 360k (purchase and some finishing construction as well as carry costs) and the home is valued at 450k or more (based on what im told by agents as well as my own analysis while staying conservative), that is 20%+ equity I believe, unless I am missing something.