Dishonesty or other assorted carelessness on their part can soil their reputation.

What would be the best way to find a reputable hml?

I am also interested in networking with others in my area so I may also get some support and mentorship.Thanks to those that founded this web site.

Might be able to find them on the web.

I just recently launched my career as an investor January 2007 and started my company Paramount Principle, IncI am a web designer/ graphic designer by day and an investor by night trying to build a consistent system and get and maintain deals in the pipeline. ..Short sales. .. . note buying....thats pretty much the direction I seem to be heading in.. ..I love this site and I appreciate the wealth of knowledge available. . thanks!

And what does that do for your reputation if you are consistently making offers at 65% of their true value and getting rejected 99% of the time?

Otherwise, your reputation and your new business will be ruined.I would never tell a seller that I had cash if I didn't.Mike

Also, if anyone can provide information as to lenders, real estate agents or web sites that may assist us, that as well would be great.

He mentioned that investors he likes are those that have a reputation of moving quickly and decisively.

If you're not upfront and transparent with an owner, then he will leave and tell a friend who will tell a friend and your reputation and business will suffer.This thread was not intended to be a "how to screw over an owner" thread.