Looking for an agent in Philadelphia area to assist with analyzing deals. My interest are Single family and Small multi family 2-4 units as buy and holds.

I don't pay professionals for their work, I pay them to teach me. 

Not sure about LA, but in Chicago you used to need to be a "Registered Energy Professional".

Also look for referrals from real estate agents or brokers.I use 3-4 attorneys for different things and all of them came along the way from me watching how they conducted business or referrals from other professionals.

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

I would like to start a network of real estate professional focusing on the Jacksonville market.

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

Thanks Brian, perhaps it would make more sense to purchase the house under an LLC (form one now) and seek a SBA loan and payback after sale?

Unless you are professional trained, please do not purchase or carry a gun.

@Matthew ChanIn general, you can't deduct items before putting the property into service.Speak with your tax professional about the timing.