I am a big fan of the peace of mind that comes from insurance and in particular an umbrella coverage (I am not an insurance sales person). 

I am ready to make a move on my first commercial real estate purchase and I'm hoping this post will give me some peace of mind.

Etc...I'm not saying that you need to hire everything out (as others have said, it's a personal decision), but don't discount how the extra time can help you enhance your business, your income and your family long-term.

Peace,Vince

Please consider adding a profile picture, it really enhances member interaction.

In addition to the great reading material Brandon provided, you should consider adding a profile picture...it really enhances interaction with other members and helps contribute to the sense of community here at BP.

take the $500 and become a real estate agent. you sound like you are good at salein your self. then you can make money and list homes, meet investors stack you money find a hard money lender get on his/her Rader. and don't buy another guru CD.take small steps with a purpose in mind at all times. peace Dewayne Conigan 

You can differentiate yourself by learning how to determine key financial metrics, evaluate market factors that impact property values, and understand how to enhance a property's value.  

But then you can use that information in future purchasing decisions to enhance your profit.

But I made my peace with that and the loss was small.