I have relationships with my contractors and don't need/want a tenant who caused damages harassing them because they are unhappy they didn't get 100% of their deposit back. 

It is always advisable to consult with an attorney if you are serious about asset protection.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

This decision is based on the need for timely and reliable communication and payments, which are crucial for a successful landlord and tenancy relationship.

If you sign a contract with compensation for these agents and vendors to assist your portfolio....well, then, you've essentially done the same thing as a PM but with more contracts and relationships to manage.Specifically answering your questions:1.

I'd love to connect and talk more about new construction that sounds like a very creative and interesting way to generate income as well as form relationships!

If you don't have that figured out and your relationship with money, moving money around is not going to solve anything.

So if you start dealing with people who are transactional focused, they won't value relationships and loyalty and always find someone cheaper and will bail on deals that are good, chasing one that is cheaper and cheaper. 

Relationships are key, but with little exception, loyalty is not rewarded in this industry.

@Anthony ZottoThe key in situations like this is to focus on building a genuine relationship with the property owner.

However, I realize I need to focus on cultivating more investor relationships that would support such opportunities, as the ones I currently work with prefer to operate independently.If you don’t mind sharing, how did you go about building your partnerships and establishing those key relationships?