How does that help your reputations?

If it's a good reputable insurer (and he had enough coverage to cover the damages), you should be "made whole" by the insurer.

I have a double wide manufactured home in the Seattle are on land that I own.

Also, would anyone know of a reputable and expert real estate tax specialist?

I don't even have anyone reputable to refer them to.

"Personal Property: Items of personal property, including but not limited to window coverings, appliances, manufactured homes,mobile homes, vehicles, spas, antennas, satellite dishes and garage door openers, now or hereafter located on the Property are not included in this sale or the Purchase Price unless the personal property is specifically described and referenced in Section 38 of this Addendum.

Both have job offers with very reputed consulting firms.

One of the safest ways is to start out being a deal partner for a reputable wholesaler.

There are many reputable service providers available for the work we need done: plumbing, light electrical, landscaping and carpentry - but I'm always reading on BP and in real estate books about investors setting up their teams or networks to include contractors.

Jim,In my experience, after several years as a "heavy hitter", most agents stop trying, as their reputation can carry them for the rest of their careers.