You may want to make an introduction between your CPA to those 2 colleagues.The CPA can go over their services and pricing to your colleagues.I partner with many people on real estate deals - It never gets to a discussion on whether they do their own tax return or hire a professional.If a partner mentions he will provide capital - does he provide the capital on a timely manner.If a partner mentions he will find deals - does he find many deals and provide an analysisIf a partner mentions he will manage a property - does he manage the property well(find tenants, collect rent, communicate with contractors, etc)

They're making so much money selling coaching they just do that full time.

Also, I had cabinets full of glasses cups silverware and knives..Not anymore. 

Also 4th quarter of last year Packwood and county officially did discuss potentially regulating STR's by either limiting numbers or adding a tax to cover increases in local services that are needed. 

Having a full renovated home in the inner city is like being a sitting duck.

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

These typically include services like renters insurance, HVAC filter delivery, pest control, and sometimes utility management.

However, our goal is to help 100k investors obtain financial freedom - hence the reasons why we provide many videos, podcasts, programs, and services to help with this journey.Unfortunately, we cannot promise that every deal we help you get under contract will close.

Sales agent gets slightly more aggressive than I like, but other than that, they seem more trustworthy than other opportunities like this that I come across.    

Connect with a local real estate agent and run the numbers.