I like quickbooks because it doesn't require you to pay a monthly subscription and it's got a good reputation.  

Does anyone have suggestions for a solid reputable company that conducts home inspections in SD county?

But if the manager is at least good enough that they care about their long-term reputation (and also trying to get you to be an investor in future deals)...then this might help.If they are a bad one (or a good one and unable to change), then this is unlikely to make any difference.Remotely you can also do things like doing Google maps drive-bys, etc.

When I buy properties personally my negotiation tactic is to look like a sure thing to the seller and to have a reputation as a real investor who has the Capital and will close. 

It’s not a profit center for them and they have a reputation to maintain.

Reputation is important (not only in terms of good build quality, because the quality of the houses builders built is heavily depend on the quality of the superintendent they had overseeing the project and the quality of subcontractors they used).

If you can't find a quality PM with a good, long-term reputation, then don't invest in that city.

So, it’s important to do your research—check the developer’s reputation, consider proximity to jobs and schools, and look into any tax incentives.

The people involved in the transaction may know the lender and their reputation to close deals giving your offer an advantage.

However, at some point you’ll come to know that when considering the time, aggravation, and damage to your reputation, it just wasn’t worth it.