Negotiated with a residential agent and purchased from a large capital group in the Des Moines, IA metro.

I see agents leaving the industry a lot right now. 

Quote from @Chris Seveney: The problem is that they used a registered agent.

I had an interview with FBI agent and he told me its rather rare in the Northwest and that the most prolific are for mortgage fraud was Atlanta Metro followed by Detroit metro.

But he was too smart for that and read somewhere that he’d save money by not using an agent.

You may have a recourse if the listing agent falsely claimed that the unit was permitted.

Most agents don't understand or have any interest in wholesaling, and honestly some agents don't seem to know much about the basics of their industry at all.While you do need to understand real estate and the real estate market, I think what's truly necessary is having the right tools and systems to help you as you begin.

@Kenroy BernardTo acquire a multifamily property in Long Island, develop a VA Loan Strategy, obtain pre-qualification from a lender, factor in renovation costs, conduct market research, build a team with experienced agents, network with investors, strengthen your business plan, expand knowledge through tools, and take action by searching for properties, attending open houses, and setting a closing timeframe.

You should know how you can contest your assessed value, especially if you are buying the property for below current assessment.You should understand if there are any tax abatements available today or in the future.There are real estate tax consultants in basically all major markets, or your real estate agent can likely help with some basic questions, as well.

If that's the case and you aren't viewing more properties in person than you are making spreadsheets on, you are destined for analysis paralysis.Spreadsheets can only tell you estimations based on numbers given to you online or by a real estate agent whose job is to sell the property.