Ive never been part of a successful commercial transaction where there wasn't 2 agents involved.

You're in a great place for investing, though I think you should try contacting local real estate agents or even look specifically for auctions/foreclosures. 

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

To what extent would you say virtual assistants are key in a real estate team?

I am sure you guys in commercial all know we can't just hire any roofer to do work/maintenance/repair on commercial roofs. 

Simple solution: Inform them that unfortunately you can’t accept ESA letters without being able to verify the validity of the letter by speaking with the local licensed mental health professional who prescribed them their ESA, so that you can verify that they have a legitimate disability requiring an ESA as well as that whoever prescribed it to them is a real licensed mental health professional who has an ongoing relationship with them beyond just receiving a one-time payment to “prescribe” the ESA. 

Yes, there is a lot of real estate investments opportunities out there.

We spent too much remodeling it and dropped the price too quickly in a softening real estate market.

Allen, I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.

Have more open houses to help minimize having to pay a realtor on the selling end Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?