The surplus line broker shall collect the Ohio tax of five percent of the amount of the premium for the insurance policy at the time the insurance policy is delivered to the insured."

Important that you follow the necessary steps, deliver 5 day notice etc. 

They do not deliver on what they said.  

Think about questions you can ask to gauge the experience the professional will give you when delivering services.

Be responsive, communicative, deliver on what you say you are going to deliver (e.g. photos are true representation of your properties, amenities reflect what you actually have).  

Wholesale, foreclosure, and seller financing can work too, but I’ve noticed that careful analysis and having reliable local contacts often deliver the best results over time.So as you two gear up for your first flip, how are you balancing the potential risk with your long-term goal of buying rentals?

And at the top, you need three key people: an artist (to deliver a great product), a manager (to keep things running smoothly), and an entrepreneur (to drive it forward).

I always just explain nicely that it’s my company policy to deliver the required notice and collect the late fee as per the lease every time rent is late, no matter what, sorry no exceptions for anyone as I treat everyone equally and adhere to the lease agreement that we both signed.

Drawing from my experience delivering over 550 investment properties, I can say with certainty that self-management isn't practical for most investors.

if you know your stuff and know how to deliver a message and network by being consistent enough you will always close deals!