Jeff,Great to hear your embarking on a new REI journey! 

I’ve had nothing but professional experiences with the people I’ve worked with.

Once having those professionals selected, its best to have a Predevelopment meeting with the city/county to discuss all requirements for your site.

The Architect shall perform its services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by architects practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances."

Perhaps we could help each other out along the way in our investment journey in the future! 

Then cancel or listen to other RE professionals. 

I would be particular on which property you reach out to, look at ones that are professionally photographed, have good reviews, and are similar to the property you would want to invest with.

Hi everyone, veteran owned property management company here with licensed and professional experience in property management and real estate investments.

This tends to work when you have a specific clientele (students, midterm professionals, etc) or in places with insane rent prices. 

My wife and I are working professionals and this is my early retirement gambit, so we are pretty serious.