Although this is not my Brokerage, I always suggest new agents start at Keller Williams.

If your deal is set up as I suggested I would be talking to a securities attorney.. they could be in some hot Kim chee...if there is a PPM and 506 type offering then read the fine print  LOL

It's a good read.May I suggest covering your floors if you're gonna keep it as a rental.

No suggestions for installer on a residential level.

As such, I suggest you choose 2 or 3 QI's (they will know better than even most real estate attorneys a solution to your problem because I worked for a few after law school and trust me they will likely have to call a QI like me or  @Dave Foster or @Bill Exeter to secure the solution) and call three and then choose one that you feel the most comfortable with. 

My only other suggestions is make sure you develop job specs on the job you want done...everything you want done and method if need be.

I'd suggest checking out the UBG (Ultimate Beginners Guide).

So, my suggestion would be to choose an area that you can visit for a week or two, then narrow down the towns and neighborhoods. 

Any comments or suggestions would be great.

Not interested in the REI clubs but thank you for the suggestion as I'm sure it works for some.