Any suggestions/recommendations for reliable and quality contractors and title companies is greatly appreciated.

This can also mean a lower quality tenant depending on how low the rent ends up being. 

@Young Moon - Multi-Family properties in Richmond are varied in quality.

Not willing to pay the taxes in full due to the quality of the deal...thoughts appreciated.Property is in Ohio...

I'm looking to meet people in the area that are in this business network with and who are open to bounce ideas off of.Additionally I'm looking for methods and guidance from others on how I can locate "quality" rental properties without paying retail rates.  

DIrect mail is very much a numbers game, however, if you have a high quality, targeted list then 750 should be fine.  

Shana,You want cheap or quality?

I want to make money for myself, while providing quality homes for people who can't get a mortgage.

It's jobs and population increase driven, companies continue to move to a state w/relatively low cost of living, quality lifestyles and this continues unabated w/local economic and industry diversity increasing.  

Welcome @Joe Larson Madison is an interesting place...stop by from time to time...cold as hell in the winter but good quality of life across the board.