2- If I employ a full-service property manager to handle tasks such as cleaning, maintenance, booking, and guest communication, while I focus on business aspects like property search, renovation, decoration, bookkeeping, and supply procurement, would this still qualify as material participation or could it pose a risk?

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Maintaining continuous communication and being meticulous in supplying the documentation that their Underwriter requests are essential for a speedy closing with Metro Flippers.

Would they feel more of a pleasant experience while communicating with a business or the actually owners themselves?

We assess each situation, and if we believe the seller would be better off listing with a realtor, we honestly communicate that.

However it should have been communicated up front. 

I know a realtor that I respect and feel will help guide me but I am hesitating to sign as I have already started communications with several new build sites. 

I think the lesson here is to interview potential agents about how they handle difficult communication, unexpected findings on inspection reports, etc.

What is the best form of communication?

I would like to keep the communication line open so that once I’m ready I can get in contact with you and start working on this Ohio property.