also the company is going to allow me to be a 1099 private contractor. 

I got an awesome Deaf best friend who is a professional real estate investor who I think you will LOVE.

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@Nana Nyarko Can you send me a private message. 

I have a unique situation and have a few questions and could really use a professional's advice.

My biggest lesson learned is that I need to make sure I do more research before buying any properties to ensure they can cash flow and are in the best possible area.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I would advise consulting a lawyer or tax professional specializing in real estate LLCs for this.

They have been responsive and professional, but the company is compensated by DST sponsors and I am harboring a healthy level of skepticism right now.Does anyone have experience with "Realized"?

Private investors or lenders to flippers is common practice as is the 50/50 split. 

However, I'm looking for recommendations for a tax professional/CPA in the Seattle, WA area preferably the Kent, WA area.