I know the basics well but now I 'm looking for the specifics you can only learn from a professional investor in real world situations.

I am a DIY'er thru and thru, but totally respect and see a need for professional contractor services as well in many instances.

This is what I typically tell people with a heavy emphasis on consulting their tax professional.

We'll surprise surprise there are many home rentals listed but 97% are listed through a professional rental leasing companies, not the homeowner.

I would not expect it from a professional attorney to be that vague.Vague documents or parts of it can be held in a court of law in some cases to be unenforceable.

I think I found a good GC etc so now I'm looking for my professional advisors.Can anyone recommend any attorneys & CPAs who specialize in RE investments?

It's just an option, there are all kinds of real estate education options out there to supplement any professional title you want to earn in the field.

A while back I did the Realtor route.Realtors sometimes are considered "professionals" and can get sued - Yes anyone can.

There you can find absentee owners because of the sheer number of vacation homes and cabins.A number of savvy real estate professionals here make money off this by property management, being a point of contact, etc.

Some state laws have or allow for wiggle room in the issue of practicing RE without a license, operating in areas where wiggle room is necessary is not a professional way of conducting any business. :)