No reputable PM's around here that I am aware o. 

A broker who can also deliver a reputable management company (themselves or an independent company) willing to take over management at closing is a real plus for any residential rental investment. 

But it’s scary to think that your hard earned money, reputation, and deals could be in jeopardy because of bad lenders.

When you celebrate success and prioritize building relationships, you'll find that your network expands, your reputation soars, and the path to wealth becomes even more prosperous.

Multiple investors with decades of experience, some GP, some LP, some skeptics about the entire business in general sense and some bulls who have gotten rich from investing have all chimed in on this you got links to specific case studies from Brian Burke, a seasoned syndicator, a guy check from Melanie p, who makes it a part time job taking the trash out and exposing the shenanigans of one syndicator after another.Greg Scott has an excellent reputation on these forums, and provides a counterpoint to Melanie’s skepticism.

Quote from @Dani Murai: Any recommendations for a reputable general contractor that services the Torrance/Gardena area? 

It shows how closing deals and building a solid reputation attracts off-market opportunities.

When you do the research, yes, you can see this fake magazine cover plastered all over the fake websites but no actual content is found and no reputable sources can help support his claims of being in these major magazines.

I'm considering a fixer upper to retain as a rental but need guidance on how to pick reputable contractors.  

Also you mention he has an awful reputation yet you acknowledged in your initial post you repeatedly buy properties his brokerage represents...not quite adding up.