If he’s as big of a player in the market as you say he is, and he truly is interested in the property, then they’ll be plenty more buyers waiting in the wings if you list it.

It may however be a better use of your time to focus on core competency and lean on a professional (CPA/EA) for the tax side of things.

VET these people for competence, budget, availability, and timing of completion, knowing full well that these are all important to an investor.

If you are flipping new construction, you aren't going to be able to compete with them and the perks they offer for the buyers unless you are selling cheaper than they are.

You didn't say what city or state you're in, and the agent should be knowledgeable in state and local laws.I was involved with various businesses including S Corps, C Corps and LLC's and saw situations where a competent insurance agent wasn't used and people and people got into big trouble.

You should gauge his/her comfort with tax law as it pertains to real estate.If you only have a few rentals and a standard W-2 job (i.e. you are not a real estate professional) a competent CPA who is not a rock star in real estate tax, but can play a few chords, will probably be able to add 80-100% of the same level of value as an RE CPA.On the other hand, if you are a RE professional, own lots of rentals and/or interests in syndications, and do value add/repositioning....get yourself a RE CPA.

Based on your questions, this is outside your core competency.

Hi @Tara Yoder I totally get it...I learned the hard way...just find someone you can sit down with and pay an hourly fee to who will provide you good solid advice so it doesn't bite you later...should just be a couple hundred bucks at most which is worth it to ensure you get it right...of course every competent CPA is currently slammed.

When it is time to sell, you want to be the 1st person that comes to their minds so that you can avoid competing with bids from other investors. 

It's more helpful I think to go once you know who some of the players and the names are so you know who you're meeting.