Is it better to work via an app like thumbtack and work it bit by bit, vendor by vendor.

I know we deal alot in the non QM space, and that's part of the issue, but overall vendors are having trouble performing in the timelines for some deals. 

Here some samples from our good vendor in CA at Porcelanosa below.

Hi Everyone,I own 8 units in Cleveland and recently my property management company has been choosing vendors that charge extremely high prices for any fix. 

Also,  you will save a lot of money on discounts on rehab materials, vendors, contractors, title company numbers, etc. from their "mastery member" discounts . 

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

Can anyone recommend some good local real estate meetups, events, or conferences in your area that are worth attending as a vendor?

To add insult to injury, every company I’ve asked for a quote based on the quote I got from the first vendor, wants me to pay another several hundred dollar service fee to come out and look at it themselves.

Our management company has interviewed vendors our there that have capabilities, using AI, to verify authenticity of certain documents, including ID's.

Here are some additional activities that count, toward real estate professional and material participation hours.Research market for real estate transaction opportunities; current office market rates; terms of financingMaking offer contracts for properties that you end up buyingNegotiation for acquisition of rental properties that you end up purchasing; including directing due diligence and managing financial projections/business plansObtaining financing for properties that you purchaseProperty inspectionsAdvertisingMeeting with Prospective Tenants/showing properties to prospective tenantsNegotiate, obtain, & review proposals and contracts with vendors (insurance, utilities, etc) for property servicesReview and Negotiate The Terms of Sale AgreementsStaging and Decorating3rd party contractor, vendor, or service provider supervision