It is critical to watch what we say & do especially in the internet age."

We can take criticism so dish it out for us people.

I'm sure some others will chime in with specific analysis or criticisms but I say give it a shot.

You are absolutely right that they are a CRITICAL piece to a smooth and successful investment. 

yes picking the right RMLO is critical to smooth closings.. bad one's can botch deals.good ones make your life easy..

I will also stress that your lender relationship is critical.

Property inspection done. in great condition ready to get rented asap.Property #2: Another property arose for an estate that is a good deal and i am under contract for at $40k ($75-80k ARV with about $10k in repairs desired, only 5k critical before renting) and have conventional preapproval but i am a bit cash poor with the other property closing so close together.

There are those who disagree with me, but I believe It is CRITICAL to get properties under contract a deep discounts, so we can offer them at wholesale prices or close on them ourselves. 

Hey BPers!I will be purchasing my first rental property in September which I'm very excited about. It'll be a SFH that will be owner occupied for about a year or so because I am not made of money (yet) and can't come ...

He also texts me photos of the job sites when I am not at a particular house for several days in a row.At critical parts of a project's timeline I do dedicate myself to being onsite and I require him to be there with me.