Sourcing and maintaining reliable and affordable contractors without scale (although my 3rd party PMs have the same issue).

Hey Sumit,Not sure if you are locked into that area.. seems like you are in SF and trying to invest close by.

How would I go about finding someone to help run these out of area leads and we could work out some sort of split if they could lock up the property and find it an end Buyer.

The qualified intermediary will also manage all of the funds during this transaction, so you want someone trustworthy and reliable in that aspect too. 

They can provide insights into whether locking in a new rate now could be advantageous or if other financial strategies could make holding the property more viable.Additionally, consider the overall financial picture, including your ability to cover the mortgage without the rental income covering all expenses.

I do think that a wholesaler that will do well has to have a feel for both numbers otherwise they are wasting everyone's time tying up the property.Not sure where you are in terms of getting into the game but while paying a contractor to look at a property is an option, unless you have it locked up it will cost you for him / her to come by and "teach" you what they see and the costs. 

Im worried about younger less reliable tenants. 

Con's- more expensive monthly, locking us down to CLT/ condo building for what I am guessing at least 5 years to at least make it worth it. not as much revenue/wealth building opportunity as duplex

Door lock, detector batteries, other consumables, replacement of damaged or disappearing items like pool towels and linens, replacing blown out screens (I spent over a grand just on screens last year though we did have a freak huge hail storm).

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