I have already met with and spoken with a couple through my current work (both active and recently "retired") that didn't seem all that eager to get into the topic, or interested even offering advice beyond "I wouldn't recommend it."

Anything that involves a load bearing wall will generally need an architect IME, but it can also be required (maybe indirectly) through the jurisdiction's building code/enforcement.Got it, thank you for lending your expertise!

The property was listed as a probate, so I had to go through my agent.

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I manage 400 rentals and have only evicted one tenant through court in the last ten years.

Make sure the buyer will go through with the sale before you worry about the timing.

Either way, you’re in a great position to start building wealth through real estate.

You probably can find a good one through BP. 

Here in Colorado, you need to have a real estate license, and in order to get your license you need to go through what basically amounts to an apprenticeship for two years (associate), before you can have your own firm.  

And I hear you on not doing the work yourself again, time is just as valuable as money in this business.I like how you sourced this deal through networking instead of waiting for the MLS.