No need to spend on those professionals until you know you need them. 

I then rented it out to a couple young professionals who have actually improved the property since they've lived there (Best tenants ever!).

I then rented it out to a couple young professionals who have actually improved the property since they've lived there (Best tenants ever!).

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

It is a service like any other and like the guy who cuts your grass or fixes your transmission or builds you a house you get what you pay for in skill level and professionalism. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I think cash flow will be sparse; if not, I'd be interested as well in seeing what Jonathan Boyle has to say.Low absorption rates, lots of new construction projects, and an influx of young professionals moving up from Hoboken and NYC

@Shay FrancisHard Money is generally lent from a professional lender who is in the business of making loans.