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

I know real estate is a long term play but you never know when you'll need access to that capital.There are turnkey companies out there that handle the entire process for you from top to bottom so it makes for an extremely passive investment.

It would be a great opportunity to extend out to some real estate professionals.

I am a complete rookie to the real estate scene, I am looking to house hack for my first residence out of college.

@Jacob HavlovickBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

I am new to the real estate investing space. 

It is important to remember that a solid agent is not just opening doors for you, their biggest value would be in the negotiations and right now, buyers have a real advantage if one knows how to go about it.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

My recommendation is before chasing all these real estate deals is to go earn and save some money so when a good deal comes a long you can take action and move on it. 

Welcome to BP - what strategy are you looking to pursue for your first real estate investment?