Remember, clear communication is key to keeping a strong working relationship.

Essentially, you would only really need to appoint an attorney once you acquire a lien (at least that's the case with the attorney I communicated with).

If you've been happy with whoever you're working with, they communicate well, are responsive, look out for your best interests...that's important to consider too. 

Maybe they communicate differently but have good intentions.

They auto list on all major rental sites, they provide tenant screening, payments online, communication via the software, insurance, etc.

Once we jump over our ethical / pro standard hurdles, it is up to the client to pick between Option A and Option B.Find someone that is aligned with this way of thinking, and that you can have open and free communication with.

Can I ever communicate with them?

If you are interested, however, and are willing to communicate to landlords that you are new, but worth taking a shot on with some portion of their portfolios, maybe willing to compete on trust and earn into larger portfolios or bigger fees over time, you may consider reaching out to the team here at BP, and maybe there is a way to let those investors who are looking to support a new and up and coming business work with you.

You won't save 20% by hiring your own subs, you will lose money doing it that wayNo one wishes you ill, just remember no battle plan survives first contact with the enemy, so all your advance planning needs to be accompanied by a strong sense of "how to adapt", good persuasive and communication skills and backup plans.  

It should have been communicated between buyer and seller.