I've painted more walls, ceilings and trim work than I could ever count in my lifetime and *I* suck compared to professional painters, and most of my paint jobs could pass for lower-end professional jobs. 

You can be sure they will continue to negotiate for, strategize and advise themselves.If the laws are similar where you are, you should consider if you want someone doing those things for you, and whether you are comfortable going toe-to-toe alone with a licensed professional on a $1.25 million purchase.

Have you already started connecting with any local professionals, or are you still searching?

Licensed in both Hawaii and Vermont at the moment, navigating acquisitions and depositions by collaborating the directions of my client with grounded professional understanding. 

In the long run, I want to build a portfolio that will bring in cash flow.Would be great to connect with all types of professionals who work in the area.

Would you mind sharing your professional opinion on which of these kitchen designs would sell better?

Negotiating is a skill that needs to be practiced and consistently role played to get right.

But, this being a larger syndicator they do have professionally made presentations and due diligence documents for you to look through.

Game changer for active investor looking to get more passive investments, busy professional looking to diversify in real estate, individual investor looking to get into commercial or larger assets. 

Your best bet is to ask for referrals from professionals in the space: realtors, other investors, this forum, FB groups, etc.