I can only parrot the advice that has been given above.

Trying to procure any intel from our US Government is a debacle for sure! 

Antonio, If your goal is to build wealth with real estate, I parrot the above advice.

Navigating procurement has taught me the art and science of negotiation.

I would parrot what Nicholas said above and this is something that I've come to learn as well.

Rental services may be performed by owners, employees, and independent contractors and include: (1) advertising to rent or lease the real estate; (2) negotiating and executing leases; (3) verifying information contained in prospective tenant applications; (4) collection of rent; (5) daily operation, maintenance, and repair of the property; (6) management of the real estate; (7) purchase of materials; and (8) supervision of employees and independent contractors.Various administrative duties such as time spent arranging financing; procuring property; reviewing financial statements or reports on operations; planning, managing, or constructing long-term capital improvements; and traveling to and from the real estate cannot be included in the 250 hours of service.

I procured my property with cash, but I needed money for the rehab.

Good Afternoon,If you have a Realtor you like and trust or a few and they bring you an incredible deal you can sign an exclusivity agreement pertaining to only that property for them being the procuring cause.

This typically marks the official start of the project and would trigger activities such as permitting, demolition, material procurement, etc.

Most of the people who reply have never used one and are parroting what others have said on BP.