If you were more knowledgeable about the process, as indicated by representative questions, I would say you could go your own way, but even then, considering the commitments, a Realtor can bring excellent value.  

Those are excellent points.

Mike Zuber has an excellent story on how this is possible and probably an excellent way for the any new investor to develop their wealth. 

I am looking for multi cycled firms to invest thru w/excellent returns, agnostic of investment.

These are all excellent points.

@Marc Winter  excellent post!

The first lawyer handles anything that comes up normally in the course of business and often operates on his/her time as opposed to being the fastest.

You raise an excellent point, and it's something a lot of people are starting to recognize as more short-term rentals flood the market.

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. :) Keep reading and listening, and yes, doing it will be the most excellent teacher.