But given I've paid for snow removal like once ever, I don't know what I should offer someone who is not a "pro" and already has an idea of their rate. 

This allows them to focus on their W-2 jobs, family, or preparing for retirement without the added stress of managing properties.If you’d ever like to connect and exchange strategies, I’d love to help.

On the other hand, you might find a common reason that a few of your potential investors are not investing that might change your own thoughts on the deal.

If you ever want to chat or need advice, feel free to reach out.

The city is changing the zoning in the area.

I wonder if things have changed over the past few years. 

Definitely a chunk of change I don't want to pay, but having my cash back out to do another deal might be worth it... 

If there were ever a time to shop multiple carriers and even multiple agents (if necessary), that time is now. 

Credit Karma has a fantastic "score simulator" tool that you can use to project credit score changes (paying off balances, opening a new card, using an old card that has not been used in some time, just paying your bills on time for 6 or 12 months).

I'm a property manager now so it does benefit me when someone buys an investment property and hires us, but I have never changed my tune on telling someone to buy the right rental properties, did that way before when I was just another investor.