@Brittany P.The reason people use them is because some Facebook guru told them too, just like if the guru told them to fake a verification of funds or a guru telling people they don’t need to send a borrower a 1098People tend to not do their own research or have an attorney review and just take some template from the guru

These are reputable people who stand behind the properties they find and are reliable for ensuring a smooth transaction.

He's reliable, trustworthy, and pays great attention to detail. 

Hello and thank you for this reply - yes, I have been analyzing a few properties - I have found that the main issue for both the traditional long term rental and also short term rental in this area is reliable property management - it is traditionally a cottage country tourist area, but it is becoming more popular for long term residency, and there is an emerging missing middle, because of property prices.

So, is wholesaling really that bad and a reliable means of investing in real estate?

If you are going to invest, make sure you know the operator well and that they are reliable.

This is about are you going to get motivated seller leads reliably, consistently, and predictably.

Unfortunately, on BiggerPockets, you sometimes have to be cautious, as some professionals listed there aren’t always reliable since realtors, lenders, and contractors pay for leads through BP with little background.

I invest heavily here myself with reliable contractors.

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