These are high effort low success processes that pay off big if/when they hit.Good luck!

25 y/o and in the process of being a self taught real estate investor.

Don't feel the need rush the process and choose the first one that comes through.

Overall, the setup and funding process was extremely straight-forward and the customer service was great.  

Keep it straightforward at first, but know that experience is the best teacher—mistakes are part of the process and will help you learn.For ARV (After Repair Value), start by running comps (comparable sales) on recently sold properties in the area that are similar in size, style, and condition to your planned rehab.

Being new to this process, it seems a regular referral form won't work.

The only exceptions I can think of are a lack of experience frustrating your financing process or where the GC has such a well established brand that a buyer will pay a premium for a home built or renovated by that particular contractor.

Jonathan, just to clarify the process: After I get seller under contract t, I then find the end buyer, and the second contract is between the agent and the end buyer.

Screening tenants well and then a security deposit or credit card hold process in place will limit liability.

Clients deserve to know the truth upfront, even if it’s not what they want to hear, because that honesty saves them time and builds confidence in the process.