Above all, I recommend you read this book that David Greene recommends - Long Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene.

There are several threads here on BP with servicer recommendations, but here are a few of the common names in the industry.

If anyone has any recommendations on how I should get started please let me know!

Hi BP,I am looking for any recommended RE / Fair Housing lawyers in Santa Clara County, CA area to assist with tenant/utility issue and write up a few custom lease addendums.  

I recommend you check out a book like "The ABCs of Real Estate Investing" by Ken McElroy.

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

Recommendation: Get an attorney, put it in a trust.

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

I would love to hear what places you guys recommend as well other data sets I should take into account!

His price was reasonable, and he said he had the capacity to do it, and he came recommended, which was all I really needed to pull the trigger.Long story short, after this experience, I would probably only do it with a general contractor, but I think the key is finding the right general contractor.