@Jonathan Greene specializes in the NJ market, is a super experienced investor, and has a team of agents.

There are numerous resources available, from books and online courses to local meetups and forums where you can connect with experienced investors.

Research the information provided, maybe talk to local experienced investors (someone unbiased not trying to sell you anything). 

as an experienced property investor, I understand the value in having an established local power team. 

I also have a close connection with an experienced developer and is willing to help mentor/guide me through looking at homes and answering my questions. 

You are experiencing the market reality that the economy has changed but seller expectations have not.

Look at the property all you want before you buy, but once you are under contract it's yours- no backing out.If you are experienced these types of contracts shouldn't scare you because you should know the kind of deal you are getting.

I know many buyers will go with the flow and not object, but I'm especially curious about the experienced investors and people who aren't afraid to rock the boat to save some money.

Hate that you are experiencing this.

I was under the impression from working with a local LLC that uses private money loans from individuals to fund rehabbing projects who was recommended that nothing special was necessary, and the attorney who ran this through is fairly experienced, and though he said there are "a lot of moving parts" in this deal, he didn't red flag anything.So Curt (rehabber) owns a house outright.