Professional background:Graduated college in 2010 spent 5 years in the management consulting industry at Accenture in DC area and I’ve been working for a healthcare startup since 2015 here in Dallas.

Be professional with them but do not let them jerk you around.

Lien priority is determined by state law and it is best to have the title reviewed by a professional to see what encumbrances may exist on the property. 

You will soon find out that many of the traits that are idolized and will make you successful in the military will do the same in the Real Estate world (drive, grit, professionalism, hard work). 

Often their license is under restricted status when get caught being a liar or un-professional.  

@Carl Fischer I haven't gotten any professional bids for the remaining job.

Either spend some time studying @Amanda Han 's book on tax strategies for real estate investing, or hire a professional.

Our inspector's recommendation would be to have a professional framer come and reframe the attic/roof in about 10 years, at the same time a new roof will be required.In regards to the basement, there was major powder post beetle and termite damage in the supporting beams of the home.

I know when I borrow money and granted its usually in the millions I have my financial package all ready to go on demand and it includes criminal and all my current licensed Mortgage banker RE broker etc.. just thinks its professional when you have those.. then if a potential investors wants to run their own.. that's fine.. but I won't give out my SS to just anyone it has to be worth it to me.. ( changing hats).So that's maybe a little of subject but the amount of people that I talk to that invested with a known shyster really does boggle me sometimes.

I have a military relocation professional designation so I am comfortable dealing with unique military situations.