We are both licensed real estate agents which we think could benefit us in our investing journey.

So not to diminish the reading its always great, but if you can find an "apprentice" type work relationship with an experienced broker that can really catapult you off.  

I've been talking with an agent I may do business with.

I’m working as an agent in the area and all of Hampton roads.

It seems from your posting that it is normal to wait months for news.The agent in our insurance company said if he was us he would go to a public adjuster! 

Hi Shane, Reach out to real estate agents, brokers, property managers, and investors who specialize in the Orlando market.

They don't always teach the business side of real estate which is what you're experiencing.It sounds like you set your REI business up as a Solopreneur where you not only have another full time job and family, but you're the maintenance, leasing agent, manager, project manager and etc. 

hehe Congrats on both your investment and real estate agent journey! 

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

5) Consider meeting with a few agents in your area even if you are just getting started!