I am real estate agent focused on homebuyers and investors (mainly offering rebates) and as an investor my focus in this area has been long term buy and hold investing.

The listing agent may advertise it as a potential straight forward flip but you're the one making the deal and need to see if there are other opportunities.

Hire an agent.But don't just hire any agent....hire a good agent.

Sounds like you are on the right track, find an investor friendly agent who can hopefully help you negotiate some equity on the front end and go for it!

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

I'm an active agent/investor and can actually run the entire project, purchase, and sale.

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

A licensed agent can start sending you houses from the MLS and a Wholesaler can help send off market deals to you.Since you mentioned the BRRRR method it sounds like you will be financing the deal. 

licensed builder and agent we do it 

My guess is that Chad was not required to pay any commission to the buyer's agent as he wasn't selling any property, he was ONLY selling his services as a general contractor, which has nothing to do with real estate sales.