The owner did not want to use an agent.  

I will have a contractor do most of the work from now on Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

This can be a sensitive topic, as many cohosts opt to not be licensed, and as some agents and PM's think the law requires a license for cohosting.

This includes if the property does not close.Your agent should be holding your hand through this process.  

I see a disservice being provided in the given example by the real estate agent by not bringing creative strategies on both the sellers and buyers position on this particular deal.

Build a local team of real estate agents, property managers, and CPAs to navigate local laws and manage your property.

I think it's about the best time there is to outside of the past to invest and acquire properties.I just recently found an article by Julie Taylor from realtor.com that was posted December 10th that has some predictions on housing markets where "Home Sales Are Set to Soar" with Colorado Springs listed as number 1 with expected YoY sales increase of 27.1% and Denver expected to increase 13.6% YoY quoting Christine Dupont-Patz who is a real estate agent in the Denver area. 

Umbrella insurance can be a smart way to shield yourself and your partners from potential risks that basic policies might not cover.From what I’ve heard, local insurance agents familiar with investment properties in your area are a great starting point.

A good investor friendly agent typically does “driving for dollars,” from what I’ve heard, and they might have a direct line on off market properties.Eyes on the Future - At 19, you can stack up quite the portfolio over the next decade.

Being OOS, finding a good investor friendly agent, who you can trust, is the most important.