Working with a PM that specializes in this area, we have a strategy that involves complete reno of units, combo of section 8/market tenants, getting rents to market and offering a quality living space that attracts better tenants. 

I am looking to specialize in mutlifamily home rentals, housing flips and purchasing deliqient tax for deeds..i am a veteran of OEF and 6 years LEO.

Once you are active, you should sit down with a CPA who specializes in entrepreneurship and real estate.  

BPers,I am looking for a real estate broker and/or and agent that specializes in renting high-end rentals in LA. 

Pay special attention to the sponsor, team, track record, etc.

No reason to do it any other way.Your Allstate agent specializes in personal policies and will not have the right product for you.

It takes a special real estate Agent to do both. 

I do have a company that I hired that gives us access to a team of VAs and they delegate the tasks we let them do to VAs that are specialized in those tasks.

No offense, but you MANAGE foreclosure portfolios in BK, I specialize  distressed property ACQUISITIONS prior to the foreclosure and if we go back to the initial question asked by @Isaac Black , he was asking if he could approach someone who is currently in BK, and my answer still remains.

If the situation calls for something more exotic or specialized (e.g., you want to include specific provisions not covered by the standard form), you'd be best off with an attorney.