—and prioritize applicants who meet the criteria but also have a solid, reliable rental history.

Additionally, take time now to build relationships with reliable vendors and contractors; having a go-to network for maintenance issues will save you time and stress.

I really want to find a reliable and reputable PM to work with during this process. 

I’ve been researching local professionals and would welcome any advice on how to vet and connect with reliable team members, particularly in a high-cost area like the Bay Area.As for hard money, I haven’t explored it in depth yet, but I’m open to the idea for the right deal.

Here’s a comparison:Income reliability and net cash flow: In Las Vegas, a fourplex in reasonable condition costs about the same as two single-family homes, but they attract very different tenants.

Again, on the flip side, the brokers on our list who have been around for a long time (a decade) have become quite reliable.

Permits can vary widely by location, so having a reliable contractor network will help streamline that part of the process.Also, don’t forget to factor in things like insurance, especially in hurricane-prone areas.

For example, the most important job of a property manager is securing reliable tenants—those who stay for many years, always pay rent on time, and take good care of the property.

Finding handymen is NEVER easy:( Often, you have to use trial & error method and weed through several before finding one that is acceptably (never pefect) reliable, quality, will fix warranty issues and has decent prices.Try visiting a Home Depot 6-8am on a Saturday.

Hi Brandon,Thank you for your reply, definitely trying to avoid the scammersI'm currently under contract and looking for reliable/credible lenders.