Can i buy something through a realtor and have managed by a professional property manager (assume 10% commission) to make it worth my while?

IT IS NOT A SCAM........IT IS A SIMPLE, PROFESSIONALLY EXECUTED, VERY LUCRATIVE INVESTMENT OPTION!!!!! 

If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.

From NARPM you will get a better qualified, professional PM that will keep you out of trouble.

Yes, an exhaustive knowledge would be nice, but I was hoping that's what a professional forum like this could help me with.I don't feel it's fair to tell a person to exit the stage just because they're not 100% educated. 

From title, to contracting, to lending, they have professionals that handle everything you will need to start flipping.If you need more info contact me or @Tom Dagney - he is the VP of SJREIABest of luck!

Give a shout out to to your favorite industry professionals!  

If you’re not looking for professional management that’s no problem but at least have one find a tenant, do the showings, marketing and screen applicants so you can be set up for success.

Secondly, call out a reputable, professional plumber and seek their opinion.

I'm interested in getting a multi-leveled building that has been used as retail and office space right in the heart of a downtown and converting the space into modern apartments for professionals/executives and/or younger/hip crowd.