Below is a picture from a tornado that hit one of our properties and another of a fire claim we had a year later.I'd look to find a reputable roofer that has experience with insurance claims.

I don’t think that he would risk his reputation on making a couple thousand here and there by forming a shady side business.

Also, why are all you newbie REIReply addicts so insulting and dismissive, like the reputation of this brand new company is more important than your own networking and reputation? 

It all comes down to reputation, communication, and licensing.

BUT, when you “accept” business that has low profitability, takes an inordinate amount of time, is outside your area of expertise, or does not add to your reputation for expertise, you’re replacing highly profitable business that does add to your reputation as an expert and leads to more profitable business.

Building Reputation: How did you go about getting your name out there and establishing credibility as a private lender?

I 100% think you should add a hot tub even if it just a plug and play one that is reputable.

I work with a colleague that used to be a manager type prior to getting into Sales and assured me they are reputable!

FYI We looked at purchasing one that was operating already with a lease and I was really surprised how hostile banks were to the concept--they viewed it as a risky and potentially reputation damaging business.

If I did own properties in Baltimore, without question I would hire a reputable property manager.