I've heard of people being able to lock their HELOC rates after opening the line of equity. 

Ensure they send pictures and reports so you can monitor progress.4.Hire Trusted Contractors: Work only with contractors who come highly recommended by people you trust.

Working with them now after 5-6 people referred them in a Facebook group. 

There are 2 types of people who dog on Detroit.. 1.

Many people have a license, yet they know nothing about the process.

Quote from @Roger Garner: I would talk to people at local real estate meetups, call realtors that do a lot of business, and local property management companies are a good place to get these people from too.Red flags: 1.

As we get back to a more traditional market CoC may not matter for people. 

I know alot of people are charging 30-40 bucks a month around here and that covers the supplies to do the furnace and fridge filter but its still on the tenant to actually do the labor part.

Some people are forecasting a crash or collapse in office, maybe multifamily. 

So - As a PM I do free property analyses for people who are current owners or are people under contract or even just see one that catches their eye.