Many of these markets are very well represented by sellers & turnkey operators here on BiggerPockets.

The cash flow represents when all of the units are rented.

There are a lot of pitfalls in dealing with these type of deals, especially for a beginner.Like another poster commented, a realtor that represents you at least has a fiduciary duty to you and is regulated by a state board.

I agree with @Arlen Chou   If I see anything with the word "protected" in the MLS, I don't buy it (*With one exception) and I make sure that any buyer I represent is advised accordingly (*With the same exception).

People are litigious, and there are plenty of slimy lawyers.

She’s much older in age and trusted the representative to be honest about the documents.

Have spoken to lawyers, accountants and no one will give a clear answer on how to do it.

You want an agent that is responsive, that listens to what you want, and that will represent you.  

Any of these are potential red flags.Don't allow financing or a finance contingency (it can be a good indication they are selling above market value)Don't allow for your own independent property inspectionAre not realistic with their pro forma's (i.e. they don't include vacancy or maintenance projections or use unrealistically low vacancy factors)Require you to pay for any renovation upfrontSell only in cheap. low end neighborhoodsDon't accurately represent the neighborhood/property classificationDon't have consistent rehab standards for all propertiesDon't provide a scope of work for the propertyCan't provide references of repeat investorsRequire you to close before a tenant is in place

The value in a 10 year term (better refinance rates/sale value) would be worth it to me to drop their rental increases to 7.5%My question is, is this something I could realistically handle myself (with a lawyer of course) or do large national tenants really want to deal with licensed brokers?