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

Many “wholesalers” get all excited when getting a property under contract only to discover that a thorough inspection by a knowledgable professional results in repair costs 2 - 3 times higher than they calculated. 

To properly evaluate the condition and determine the cost of renovations, always have a professional inspection done before making a purchase.4.

Consult with a legal professional for guidance specific to your situation.

The modeling of this is actually pretty easy (see link: 42-unit proforma sample), but my model treats the pre-refi loan as I/O, but that can be updated based on your deal.

My target tenants are young professionals.

I am not an accountant or tax professional so I would recommend talking to your account about what that means and maybe some strategies on how to reduce your tax liability

Any guidance or referrals to professionals you trust would be greatly appreciated!

Our opinions should not make a difference, if you're doing your diligence properly.You'll just get realtors, or real estate professionals, from both locals promoting their area based off a keyword search for posts like this.

They want to be full service RE professionals.