My personal opinion is that you should work to protect your name and reputation at all costs.

@Roddie Weddle I buy from reputable and proven wholesalers in Houston, because of the time it takes to find investor friendly properties, that is a job itself, being a wholesaler, just my opinion and my experiences....

As far as wholesaling is concerned, your reputation should be important to you and as such, you do not want o be known as one who backs out of deals or offers weak deals to your buyers.

All I need is a card and good reputation to obtain and maintain their business.

I would try to connect to local REI clubs for suggestions for reputable property managers too.It's a leap of faith, but not much different than investing in your home town.

It seems to be one of the more reputable and desirable companies out there.Could you recommend any specific brands/products that you have used in the past?

., then you can look for the same thing in your area from other lenders so you know you are working with a reputable lender.

So, with the help of a couple rehabbers, I can partner up with them without risking reputation.

I don't have a surplus of cash yet and want to be honest because your reputation takes you far in this biz.

That being said, I signed up for Angie's List to get a list of reputable contractors.