Who is your favorite DM list provider and why? 

It provides valuable market data that offers insights, unlike the free version that offers none.

I find that internet providers, like Comcast, tend to update their technology and offerings to better speeds as customers have higher usage demands.

Hoping that someone could provide some guidance on this so I can decide how to proceed?

The right agent will provide a pro forma breakdown on every property they look at, have repair costs estimated, CapEx, etc...

Unless you have a way to source off market deals or have a crew to provide labor for below market value, you're kind of relying on hope and luck to find a deal that works.

When I have inherited tenants, I have been most successful when I have provided longer non-renewal notices, like 60-90 days, and offered to assist with moving costs.

Just like professional athletes who still work with coaches to hone their skills, a real estate mentor or coach can provide you with valuable insights, shortcuts, and strategies that can help you avoid mistakes and fast-track your success.

Then there’s fraud or misrepresentation, where borrowers inflate project values or provide false documentation.

> Many, basically get taken advantage of by those in the industry that have an incentive to keep newbies blind to new realties, just to keep their good times rolling.If someone poses an inquiry on this forum, I provide my honest opinion (which it typically that the investment is unlikely to provide a return that justifies the effort & risk).