Also offers contingency based collection but price was not obvious. - AOA Debt Reporting Service: letter sent w 120 days to pay (with credit bureau reporting) after which it rolls over contingency plan with collection agency getting 38%.I know I would not want the task for what they charge.  

I like your post and you obviously know Chicago but a lot of what you are saying is just plain wrong.

Investors obviously want their properties rented with no issues but they also want to be in the know and have a good line of communication when things come up.

Obviously I can start pitching every person I come across, but my goal with this post is to be as efficient and particular as possible with who I contact.Context: This is for a single family flip in the San Diego market.

@Mark Cruse thanks mark - that's the vibe I was getting as well, super negative and not informative (from one person) This was a success story just on raw numbers - there are obviously more expenses, but some took it and seemed to take it at face value which did leave me to get defensive which I shouldn't have. side note - knowing how to communicate and navigate this community seems to be the key.

Obviously, with any investment, if there is more risk, there is more reward. 

You are obviously a liar.

We have a few markets we target outside of California, but obviously if you want to stay close to home, Sacramento would be an ideal choice.

Obviously Dubai is a incredible city to visit and it will remain as the center of the middle east.

Obviously I don't know your entire situation so take my thoughts with a grain of salt.That peace of mind you get from a HELOC could be misplaced.