Your true return has to be risk adjusted.  

Switching the utilities into their name without safeguards in place—knowing the tenant might act out—seems like a misstep on their part.While it’s true you’ll ultimately have to cover the cost, it doesn’t feel entirely fair for you to shoulder the consequence of their decision.

Now the customer is paying a crew to sit there ( that can get expensive) .What @Bill Kramer says is true .

If the answer is "close enough," they move forward without much hesitation.While it's true that higher-quality tenants are easier to attract with nicer homes in better areas, I’ve managed C-class properties and had fantastic tenants.

Very True!

True, but that doesn't mean the other people there aren't worth meeting. 

But more importantly ask for their rate sheet, if they can provide it, to understand, what the true interest rate is, the lenders spread, and the cost for that rate.More than likely if a broker is using the same wholesaler, it is because collectively, that lender is offering the most competitive rate.

Rather, they are four former commercial real estate brokers, with one of them also an attorney in their 60s or 70s that have a true hands-on style of mentoring.

What is the true marketing channel Whether it’s direct mail, cold calling, networking, or something else, I’d love to hear what’s been working in your market and how you’re staying ahead of the competition.

Quote from @Scott MacComb: I am doing my first true house flip (have remodeled plenty of houses for rental) and am trying to figure out a contract to use with a new general contractor whom I have not worked with previously.