Trustworthy property managers can make or break a portfolio, and I’ve found that vetting them carefully—checking their reviews, local reputation, and how they handle tenant retention—is crucial.

I follow the letter of the law( no matter how much I may not like it) that's part of my risk management and my reputation.

By the time I launched, I had already established a solid reputation in the Cincinnati market.

Almost every reputable lender is going to have a draw process for any lender funded rehab portion. 

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck in your search.

I like working with lenders who are familiar and reputable in the market you are investing in.

You want to find local home buyers with overage who wholesale as they are usually more reputable.

Any tips anyone can share on how to find a reputable and trust-worthy contractor and/or a lawyer who can write up less riskier work contracts?

Try to charge them and suffer the consequences.

@Frank Pyle yeah, this is pretty normal and the type of home you use isn't of consequence.