Try checking out some local meetup groups in your area.OC Real Estate Investor Networking - Propstream Demonstration (biggerpockets.com)Good Investing...

Trust and Transparency: By acknowledging and addressing inflated prices, real estate professionals can build trust with clients, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and fairness.I believe in calling a spade a spade.

This deal demonstrated our ability to create value through strategic renovations and effective project management, yielding a solid profit and a successful outcome for our partnership.

This deal demonstrated our ability to create value through strategic renovations and effective project management, yielding a solid profit and a successful outcome for our partnership.

Yes, to qualify as a real estate professional, either spouse must meet the 750-hour requirement of material participation, where more than half of their personal time/services must be devoted to real estate activities.If your spouse works another part-time or full-time job, it may be difficult to demonstrate that more than half of her working hours are focused on the real estate business.If not, you should qualify as you exceed the 750-hour threshold of material participation.As always, it's a good idea to consult with your CPA to ensure you meet the requirements and can take full advantage of the RE Pro status and the deductions available.

As for the rest of the conversation, I think you have demonstrated that you and the agent are not a good fit.

If there is a claim on your property, be ready to demonstrate and defend your care in minding and managing risks. 

Also ask BP to ask @Carlos for the AI search tool he demonstrated on the BP forum.  

For example, when talking about preventing toilet clogs and what to do if the toilet overflows we present the plunger, show them how to use it and demonstrate how to use the water shut offs.

This helps demonstrate that the property was acquired with the intent of being a long-term investment, rather than just a quick flip, which is important for the 1031 exchange to qualify.That said, each situation is unique, and there are exceptions.