Of course this is Not what they teach in formal finance school education.

Aram Hi Aram,Partnering with a consulting company that offers comprehensive support can be a great way to streamline your investing process, especially as a newbie.

This may end up being expensive, but consider it your education/tuition.

I also found a website that scans/monitors other sites for legitimacy, and it flagged theirs as likely a scam; d) I know of a handful of investors in my area who didn't learn through a program like this, but through their own networks and education (through REI networking events, getting their RE license, property management, books, etc); e) I started exploring BP's free and affordable (i.e. books) resources, and it turns out, these have been immensely useful and educational and allow me to move at my own pace. 

Of course, C class is where you find the real cash flow if you can become educated enough on how to run them. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

In addition to all the points above - continue to educate yourself and surround yourself with those doing it at the levels that you want to get at.I don't know what your family business does, but if there is a way, find creative, legal and non-invasive ways to leverage that to build connections and expand your sphere of influence. 

The only thing I can think of is getting rid of the depreciation rule, but that's just an educated guess on my part.

This answered my question.I wasn't sure if there were  fees associated on the buyers side...I'm in the very beginning stages and just educating myself along with doing the search myself just to see what's out there.

This knowledge strengthens your negotiating position and ensures informed decisions.Conduct comprehensive financial due diligence.