As an agent I have seen deals fall apart at closing or get delayed the day of closing.

I'd encourage you to find a local real estate agent that can help you navigate this and make sure you're not missing anything.

Also want to add that she had multiple violations such as having a dog with her while her contract states no pets and she was contacting repair facilities and acting as my agent or pretending to be a property owner and interfering with repair process. 

You can grow your network of not only other investors who could potentially become partners if you bring them a good deal, but you could meet real estate agents there who may have clients looking for partners on deals.

Connecting with local real estate agents, property managers, and contractors can provide insights into market trends and help streamline project management.

I’m trying to assess which neighborhoods might have the best rental demand and growth potential, but I’m not sure I’m covering all the bases when It comes to pre-foreclosures and foreclosures.I’ve also been wondering how essential it is to work with a real estate agent or wholesaler when identifying opportunistic distressed properties.

Your agent should be able to provide all off this for you and more, this is just my .02.    

It just depends on your goals.You also have to be careful with posts like these, this is where all the real estate agents come in and tell you that their market is best so that they can get your business.If your goal is appreciation, I would focus on higher price point markets.

.✅ No longer can a buyer agent commission (that would be paid for by the listing brokerage or seller) be marketed on the MLS listing.✅ An agreement must be in place between the buyer and buyer’s agent before any properties can be toured.It should be noted these rules are in line with the NAR settlement and is an MLS participation requirement, not state law

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?