They give us others a bad reputation.

You will build relationships, nurture them, and stay involved -- and that's especially true with your property (i.e. asset) manager.I will add one more consideration for you to this thread, and that is reputation.

I don't think Craiglist is the best idea, because there are some scamers out there, but I do want to let as many local reputable people out there know I'm willing to lend my money @ the right return.

My reputation will suffer.From what I later learned, this young couple got into an argument that got heated.

If one of these guys offered; the wholesale course, the tax lein course, etc. all at reasonable prices with no upsells, then they may have better reputations like@Ben Leybovich has.

You are not going to ruin your reputation as a wholesaler on one retail deal.

I have done also the repairing from reputed company and I paid them $2 /SF.

A plumber wanting $180 to install 2 bathroom faucets?

And Dion and I would argue that if you don't provide a personal guaranty, #2 provides less risk because you only have $20K to lose rather than $100K.Obviously, there are other risks -- hurting your credit, hurting your reputation, etc.

There are many reputable companies with very good reputations and plenty of information for you to find as a buyer at this point.