For example, certain states like CA and MA have "claw-back" provisions, some states have withholding requirements, PA has some funky 1031 exchange laws, etc.Work with a rockstar QI (like @Dave Foster) and a real-estate-savvy tax professional to ensure you don't fall into any traps.

Meet with brokers and other professionals in different asset classes.

It might take a couple of years for you to really be in a place to go on your own, but a mentorship, internship, or even just getting hired at a larger flipping company would be a huge value to you just getting into this all!  

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

Getting an offer accepted and then negotiating a reduction based on the findings from the home inspection and/or appraisal.Offering my agent's commissionI would appreciate any guidance or suggestions to make my offer as respectful and professional as possible.

We've been working well with them and see ourselves hiring them as a GC.We have 100k left to fundraise but plenty of investor pipeline to get us there.

Option B: DSCR loan against property continue rent and hire a PM.Pros: Loan money is tax free.

Me and my wife spoke to an immigration lawyer yesterday, but the answer was pretty much "hire me first"Any guidance/advice would be greatly appreciated!

Don't hesitate to seek advice from experienced professionals and consider joining real estate forums or groups to connect with others on a similar path.

You hire them.