To answer the title of your post, selling fsbo can be a good idea if:- you have experience selling RE- you price the home to sell- you have systems in place to collect inquiries and facilitate showings i.e. call center/email/google forms for screening inquiries, showing agent, lockbox, security alarm, etc. - you have dozens of local agents who can market the property for you and bring you a buyer- you are listing in a desirable area with low-inventory - you are not in a rush to sell

Is he going to just tell you to knock on doors and write letters, or is he going to introduce you to well vetted agents in your market that are known to source deals and sell for realistic prices?

There will be a lot of agents advertising their market, and while this can be annoying, it can also be helpful when searching for areas to look in. 

Go around the nation, you'll notice this is a common trend.You need to bid deeper, and agents need to start pricing things more appropriately. 

Quote from @Andrew Steffens: I would recommend @Collin H. for PM - He may have other recs for you like agents, etc.Good luck!

Also have you been able to see the property in person or are you relying on an agent to be your eyes and ears on the ground?

For the insurance, I would suggest you contact your agent but it has not affected my insurance to have pets. 

Not all agents are created equal when it comes to investments.

Knowing this information will help you identify the right professionals to bring on board.At minimum, your team team should include:Financial Advisor: to help with investment strategies - portfolio diversification and risk management.Real Estate Agent/Broker: to help with property acquisition and market analysis.Accountant or Tax Advisor: to help manage financial records, tax planning, and optimization.Attorney: to provide legal counsel for contracts, agreements, and investment structures.Mentor or Coach: to offer guidance, insights, and industry knowledge.Networking and Relationship Builder (for everything else you will need): to connect you with potential partners and collaborators.

It sounds like you are going to be a tire kicker wasting your time and your agents time with unreasonable expectations.