True, but that doesn't mean the other people there aren't worth meeting. 

Switching the utilities into their name without safeguards in place—knowing the tenant might act out—seems like a misstep on their part.While it’s true you’ll ultimately have to cover the cost, it doesn’t feel entirely fair for you to shoulder the consequence of their decision.

Your true return has to be risk adjusted.  

If the answer is "close enough," they move forward without much hesitation.While it's true that higher-quality tenants are easier to attract with nicer homes in better areas, I’ve managed C-class properties and had fantastic tenants.

Rather, they are four former commercial real estate brokers, with one of them also an attorney in their 60s or 70s that have a true hands-on style of mentoring.

What is the true marketing channel Whether it’s direct mail, cold calling, networking, or something else, I’d love to hear what’s been working in your market and how you’re staying ahead of the competition.

But more importantly ask for their rate sheet, if they can provide it, to understand, what the true interest rate is, the lenders spread, and the cost for that rate.More than likely if a broker is using the same wholesaler, it is because collectively, that lender is offering the most competitive rate.

It's true that the market is softer in the higher prices but I'm not writing any offers anywhere near asking price in any price band in this market.

Quote from @Scott MacComb: I am doing my first true house flip (have remodeled plenty of houses for rental) and am trying to figure out a contract to use with a new general contractor whom I have not worked with previously. 

Corona impacts will greatly impact this surplus but it is nice that the state had a $9B surplus.CA, over the last 10 years, had the 2nd largest net population increase of all 50 states (last I looked - I believe it to still be true).