Most require you to wait for a quote and Im trying to move faster than all that.Recent Lesson Learned:  If your treating butcher block countertops or wood shelving, consider "waterlox" because it really seals in the wood while maintaining its original authentic appearance. 

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

You need a relationship with a person who can answer these questions for you on each property and sort through disclosures with your best interest in mind.

@Athan McCollum'I am currently looking for some proper guidance into finding a CPA that has REI experience and can help make sure myLLC is as bulletproof as possible in creation"You likely want to reach out to an attorney instead of a CPA if you want a bulletproof LLC.I personally have 4 LLC's that own rentals.The bank offered me approximately a $5,000 business credit card for each LLC.The bank normally will provide you a credit based on the business's revenue / your relationship with the bank.Best of luck!

Open communication is the key to happy relationships... 

We've built some relationships there and leverage them when we can.

Until you have a proven track record of multiple deals, you are going to have to work on building relationships with people.

Yes, it is true that when driving for dollars your goal is to find properties with deferred maintenance, create a list in a CRM (customer relationship manager) tool, and contact these sellers with the intention of signing a purchase agreement and assigning that contract to a buyer.

You need to call several and get a good feel for them and have them willing to invest the time in your eventual partnership that can lead to a mutually beneficial relationship. 

(do you have a relationship with a contractor?