Simply by searching online you can find a number of quality reputable national lenders.

Is there a website like HUD or Homepath that is more reputable that others?

Also consider that quickly replacing the unit helps to cement your reputation as a landlord.  

I always give clients the first shot at any deals that come across my desk, though, whether we have an agency agreement or not as to me the relationship, my reputation, and the potential to do many more deals with somebody over time is more important than any single deal.

Not terribly unlike a personality test for sponsors :) From an LP perspective, sponsors hold "the keys to the kingdom" but yet need to "sell" their deals, develop or protect their reputation, and compete in a competitive space, so I guess it's caveat emptor :)

Hi Everyone,I am in search of a reputable contractor in the Raleigh-Durham area to help me on my first brrrr.

It is true that some contractor don’t like working with investors, however, if your communicating properly and being clear and concise with what you want done for your project/projects, you will find a reputable contractor to work with. 

Once you narrow down your markets, I would say find some reputable national and local banks and compare offers. 

I am currently in negotiations to purchase an owner-financed commercial property in Knoxville, TN and in search of suggestions for reputable lender or investor that may be willing to do a cash-out refinance (long-term) on a small multi-family investment that I currently hold. 

I have asked the agent who showed me the property to give me the contact info for GC's with good reputations in the area.