Wholesale, foreclosure, and seller financing can work too, but I’ve noticed that careful analysis and having reliable local contacts often deliver the best results over time.So as you two gear up for your first flip, how are you balancing the potential risk with your long-term goal of buying rentals?

I don't try to evict based on neighbor complaints as those aren't super reliable and the people likely won't show up to court. 

Reliable property management is everything, especially as out-of-state investors.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable, quality cleaning company with great communication?

Zillow seems to do minimal verification of information provided and that just isn't good enough.Your situation does seem strange though. 

I don't overcharge but I stay competitive.No ID verification.

If you want to commit dollars to one strategy that will be reliable for years to come, I would pay a call center to call lists that you have pulled and skipped.

A reliable property manager and CPA are worth their weight in gold, especially when you’re managing remotely.If you’d like to chat more about what’s worked for my clients or have questions about specific markets, I’m always happy to share insights.

On the flip side, if you've got a bunch of Section 8 tenants living in a building that's in a neighborhood where a lot of the tenant base has good jobs, high credit scores, and are generally reliable people, you've got the most risky tenants in that tenant base and that ain't what ya want.

I'm looking to purchase some land in Martinsville, VA from out-of-state, and wanted to know if anyone is able to recommend a reliable property manager that services Martinsville, VA.