Think of it like hiring any other contractor that will do work for you.

For maintenance requests they sent random contractors.

I reached out to a friend who has a PM company, but they require all contractors be insured.

It’s too soon tell but from what I’m seeing the hit on the Federal workforce is also impacting contractors throughout the DMV… I expect panic selling which increases inventory, however, with higher interest rates, which will likely continue upwards if tariffs & deporting our cheap labor comes to fruition, first time homebuyers are shut out.  

You can get screwed on changing markets and unreliable contractors though.  

I'm a licensed contractor and home inspector with a moderate portfolio in Ft Wayne.

Who are their contractors?

It was a flip sold by another local agent, didn't need inspection due to my husband and biz partner being a contractor, negotiated price down.

Then check off all the things you need to do to buy a property and get them done (get preapproved, find an agent, contractor, etc.) 

I also believe that part of the process is letting your partners (lenders, contractors, etc.) know and understand your goals.