Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

If they do not cover any of the items on the scopes of work completed, then it could mean the company does not focus on quality. 

at a high level, I would focus on what their problem is first and in your messaging be upfront on how we can "help each other". 

China could decide to take over next year or we could have major terrorist attacks on metropolitan areas that destroys our economy.I would focus on making investments that will work even if the market tanks.

Focus on getting a solid tenant that wants to be there long term (another 16 years!!).  

SFHs are my focus for what I hope are better clients and RE appreciation. 

It seems that the CFP's I am finding focus on Finance but don't necessarily have that real estate investing experience for them to give advice on planning the overall portfolio including real estate investments.Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

My markets of focus are Huntsville, Birmingham and submarkets of those two cities.

Even though you make less money, you can focus on getting more deals because you don't have to now try to sell the deals.

If you are in the 30% tax bracket and put in $10,000 of your own funds and you company matches that, you have effectively earned roughly $13,000 right off the top, as opposed to you being able to put $7,000 after-tax direct into your own bank account outside of the IRA.Even if the investment options of the employer plan are not great, as a savings vehicle and means to squirrel away some good tax-sheltered savings, it can be a powerful tool.If the company is contributing to an IRA (SEP or SIMPLE), you can ask to house your account in a self-directed IRA that you could then invest into things like real estate, notes, and the like.