Beyond that I'm an insurance professional and provide insurance not legal advice.

I would suggest getting with a tax professional to assist you since there's a lot of variability depending on your specific situation not only on a federal level, but with state reporting as well.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Finally, I did a lot of FSBO transactions years ago, and was always told by real estate agents that I was basically an idiot and would do SO MUCH BETTER with a "professional" representing me. 

Luxely is geared toward social media content and strategy, mostly from an RE professional (realtor, mlo, etc) perspective.

Also, make sure to get pre-qualified from a lender for which ever loan product that you wish to utilize so that you can shop effectively. 

You may want to discuss that as you select your tax professional.

It sounds like your finances are tight as a young professional with a family, I'd advice work on increasing your W2 income, with more education or training.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

“Real estate professional” status has no effect on this.