Sounds like you have a solid agent for checking on that

I’ve found success by networking at local meetups, connecting with real estate agents, and exploring online platforms to discover these opportunities.

Work with a lender and real estate agent familiar with Westchester to get precise numbers.

We (the buyers) notified our agent that the property must also be move-in-ready.We received images of the interior and exterior which showed the property in move-in ready condition/what appeared to be minimal to no deferred maintenance issues, the listing said "property inmove-in condition/turn-key".

This is an issue in Reno, NV with many multifamily properties where an older owner has not raised the rent in years and their selling agent thinks the property is worth market value, it's not and there is usually lots of deferred maintenance.

I would do this first before engaging an agent unless you are extremely active.

It is unfortunate, you can get an attorney/collection agent if it is truly fraudulent.

@Stuart Bartle - If you are interested in Chicago and looing for some boots on the ground and building you team...I am happy to make some connections with lenders, agents, contractors, etc.Do you have a specific area of Chicago that you are looking in?

We also would like to see if we can find an awesome agent to help us with this out of state investing journey. 

There are certain agents that people sometimes hire to make the actual proposal to the board.