On that note, I've turned my attention to wholesaling - virtual and local; just as a way to get my feet wet. 

Did you directly have access to MLS or hired an agent?

It's not the cost of investing the equipment that caused me to hire a professional audio engineer but the time to fiddle with everything.

My question is should I use service like http://1800accountant.com/or hire a lawyer or should just do it on my own?

I hire a "permit expediter" who knows people...otherwise get ready for a mind boggling run around, ensconced in incompetency, contradictory ordinances, and sheer arbitrariness. 

I've never hired anyone to do my bandit signs.

Other wise if its your money and your vertical loan then you could find many builders you would just hire on a fee basis.  

I am willing to do most of the painting work myself to save costs on hiring out!  

Lastly, several brokers and developers are trying to boost their leasing and sales with high-tech virtual-reality tours.TWiRPAverage US Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Rises to 4.08 PercentAverage long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week, reaching high levels for the year.

Most states now have FREE mediation services.. the companies that offer this for money by and large do little and you just spent good money that could have gone toward your problems and end up in the same place.. most of these companies in fact have been put out of business by States AG 's since there were so many complaints and so many people lost their homes dispite hiring these companies..