I've seen investors struck home run terms with private money because they were able to find good people and build relationships, but there are also people who've had terrible experiences and even been scammed.

If you have a good agent and a good relationship with them, don't risk creating a misunderstanding by leaving them out of a step. 

*This post does not create an attorney-client or CPA-client relationship. 

and long-term relationships to help service my growing portfolio!

For example, some cities have started capping the number of short-term rentals allowed, while certain HOAs impose fees that can significantly cut into your margins.For out-of-state investments, having a trustworthy property management team that understands local laws and has good relationships with HOAs can make all the difference.

Take a couple of days to look over my strategy and let me know if you feel like this is a good relationship that will benefit both of us. 

Particularly if you use smaller local banks which are relationship based lenders.

I would simply establish relationships with realtors and your investors. 

I would recommend taking the time to build construction lender relationships on your own.

Two months goes by (not fast service which they advertise) and I begin to receive declined credit card inquires in my mail including one even stating "no third party applicants please apply on your own" so now I'm skeptical ESPECIALLY when I'm assured by Bernie that Seek has a "GREAT relationship" with these lenders.