An agent can help with flips and be aware of the new NAR rules that you'll have to sign a rep agreement before viewing a property

This is a great case study on reasons to hire a property manager - it's the headache part...

I hired a lawyer to handle it, and she was given proper notice. 

Ensure your records include details of any hired help and the tasks they performed.

@Allison Levinesorry to hear this is happening to you  i would: 1. hire your own attorney if you haven't already.2. see if you can find other local investors who have gone through the same thing.

Based on what you say, your business partner will have Suspended Passive Activity Losses if you decide to pursue cost seg + REPS tax strategy.

Many real estate brokers on BP have posted that a real estate purchaser should hire the best agent/broker in a particular market.

Hire a property manager.

I paid him 15k AFTER paying another architect , just because the town insisted I hire him.

Typically what I advise clients is to self manage your first 2-10 units hire your management for 10-100 units and then have the management company scale with you when you get to 100-200 units.