I would be happy to get some tips and start building some connections and local professional team.Thanks and Best Regards,Ricky Levy 

Thank you for the welcomming ....Look forward to speaking to many of you here for your professional  advise. .....

@Bill Exeter Could you also send to me, I am in Oceanside and in need of a tax professional familiar with real estate investing, thx.

Non-QM loans are designed to accommodate borrowers with non-traditional income sources or those who may not meet the typical requirements of conventional mortgages.Here are some steps you can take to find a lender who might be a good fit for your needs:Mortgage BrokersLocal Banks and Credit UnionsReal Estate Investment GroupsOnline Mortgage PlatformsProfessional NetworkReal Estate Networking EventsWhen communicating with potential lenders, be transparent about your self-employed status, income, and financial situation.

surprise for buy - always do your due diligence Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The latter seems to provide a middle ground that could enable professional maintenance oversight while allowing me to retain some control, mainly through tenant communication and management portals like RentRedi.

Is it time for me to seek an attorney or other real estate professional?

The difference is it's super easy to compare gas prices with no education whereas much more difficult for non-professionals who buy a complex policy maybe a couple times in their life, and often have no education in finance, to compare title policies. 

I highly suggest that you attend local REI networking groups and meetups to connect with fellow real estate investors. 

.- A lot of the trouble is finding a good, professional contractor that will STAY good & professional.