Focus on your reputation, not the commission. 

Reputation  has its benefits.   

@Andres Rodriguez and @Srikant Puvvada Southern Impression Homes is a pretty reputable group from what I've heard, but I haven't interacted with them myself.

That comes down to the lender's reputation, skill, and willingness to get the deal done.

It’s not all about the money - it’s also about building a reputable business. 

Any suggestion of reputable mortgage lenders?

They’re flexible with scheduling, so they should be able to accommodate your timeline.Coastal Home Inspections has a good reputation in the Beaufort area for their detailed inspections and focus on customer service.

He said both foundation guys are very reputable and do great work but have different ways of approaching solutions.

One of the largest competencies of REI is scalability through other people's time (OPT), often times carried out through PMs.If your goal is to own a smaller portfolio, then perhaps doing your own property management makes sense.If you want to acquire medium to large scale apartment buildings, then you probably won't even get a loan from a commercial bank without proof of using a PM with a solid reputation.

Network with reputable private money lenders by attending local real estate meetings or joining online forums.