However, the last thing you need to do is step in and play mediator. 

But need a new realtor or at a minimum to have their broker step in for them in this case. 

We do take many steps to consider whether a tenant will be a good fit for the property.

Below are some actionable steps I plan to take after identifying a market:- find a rock star agent by referral and/or calling brokerages and asking to connect with their top producing agents- find a rock star contractor by referral and/or yelp- have control over construction by setting per diems to incentivize contractor to finish the project on time, within budget, and with good quality- leverage my rock star agent's time to check up on the construction process (checks and balances)- hire independent handymen/inspectors to check up on the construction process for a flat fee (checks and balances) There's competition everywhere, you won't escape that in any market. 

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STEP 1: Go to the top of this page BUILD YOUR INVESTING TEAMSTEP 2: Click on AGENTS (for your deal finder)STEP 3: Click on LENDERS (for your lenderSTEP 4: Click on PROPERTY MANAGERS (for your property manager)STEP 5: Ask those property managers & agents for contractorsBOOM.

It drives me crazy when I hear these stories preventive maintenance is what should be practiced and discussing all avenues of the deal and the borrowers docs in advance.   

In this case I would like to see some evidence that steps have been taken about the 401k.

However, as a newbie, you don't know enough yet for this to make a difference.I'd put this in practically the same leadgue as the BP calculator.

- Any lessons learned or best practices you’d recommend for someone leaning toward this approach?