Also, for a fix and flip, who are some key players, you would want to have on your team (ex. roofer, painter ) I have tried meet-ups, but I haven't encountered many people who are willing to share their connections. 

Looking to purchase a fully occupied duplex in Oakland with protected tenants.

Market knowledge is your secret sauce the more you know about your market, the key players the properties within the better positioned you will be to move.When it comes to approaching other investors and agents, you have to build that relationship gradually, be involved in the networking events you attend and take part in conversations and try to add value, and soak it all in. 

@Corey M.There several operators of Turnkey properties who post on here and have a reputation to protect rather than a provider who is not on BP.

My attorney advised against it and suggested I hire a buyer's agent for my own protection and guidance.

Hi, We have 6 properties that we personally own, and are interested in moving them into an LLC for protection.

But we are concerned that we may not be shielded or protected correctly from a legal standpoint.

How best to protect myself and my family from being sued?

What I do know from being an investor friendly agent is that regardless of if the buyer is retail or an investor, my job is exceptional service, a strong emphasis in certain areas of expertise, protection of my buyer and their interests and helping guide them to the right homes, not just blanketing them with every house that’s on the market. 

But I'm sure you understand that I also need to protect myself, just in case the rent doesn't get paid."