None of these properties are big enough deals that I'll lose sleep over them, but I could use their money on them to make the deals happen.

. , It might be a good time to get a professional help. 

Very professional. 

How do you beat out professional investors?

But I’m willing to wager that with the same amount of effort and cash, you will be able to leverage the experience of professionals, to build something of your own that perfectly fits your financial goals, limits risk to you and your family, and is repeatable if you somehow lost it all just because you chose the “hard” route.

We would love to connect with other investors and real estate professionals in Maine with whom we may be able to one day form mutually beneficial relationships.Have a great day!

In addition, beginning the process shows the tenant that you are a professional and intend to protect your investment, which may make them rethink trying to take advantage of you.

Who do you use, what do have for professional liability insurance?  

If you want to retire with RE, you might not pay any taxes if you structure your deals correctly and plan correctly to qualify for RE professional( RE pro dont have a limitation of passive loss ) . 

I'm looking to build business relationships with local and non-local professional to help me succeed in this field.