I like working with lenders who are familiar and reputable in the market you are investing in.

@Oliver OdenIf they are not owners, there shouldn't be any tax consequences.

If that is the case then I would say yeah work with an agent who has a solid reputation either here or from a friend referral.

Any tips anyone can share on how to find a reputable and trust-worthy contractor and/or a lawyer who can write up less riskier work contracts?

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

This is a practice by some less than reputable companies.

Lol, every single time I've decided to do the painting myself........about halfway through I am regretting it big time......my body hurts, it's mind-numbingly boring (I think that's why painters have the drinking/druggie reputation... :-)

You want to find local home buyers with overage who wholesale as they are usually more reputable.

Try to charge them and suffer the consequences.

We are an LLC, but I wanted to know what type of reputational hit this will be for us and if this would show on our credit in any way.