You can be sure they will continue to negotiate for, strategize and advise themselves.If the laws are similar where you are, you should consider if you want someone doing those things for you, and whether you are comfortable going toe-to-toe alone with a licensed professional on a $1.25 million purchase.

However, when I’m told on the day of closing they need an appraisal and won’t be funding to close, that isn’t professional.

Also, there’s much to delve into on of those scenarios, like what type of cashflow or investment do you want, etc. residential, multi-res, small multi-res, commercial, industrial, etc.There seems to be fewer deals around these days and this typically benefits the more experienced and skilled investors but there are always multiple investors that get “tripped-up” in these markets due to them relying on recent “fortunate” market circumstances only to realize the markets cycle and they weren’t prepared or didn’t underwrite properly to account for unforeseen potential.There are more considerations, but this is a start.

Part of this is due to marketing and pre-marketing of the home - an agent is your marketer. 

It’s not the most simple task unfortunately - definitely requires some technical skill.

I am thinking about doing this full time and was wondering if there was a coach/professional i could speak with to give me an honest assessment on my current real estate portfolio?

Readers should seek professional advice.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Your best bet is to ask for referrals from professionals in the space: realtors, other investors, this forum, FB groups, etc.

As always, consult with your licensed tax professional for qualifying, tax implications and strategy.