I bought the house through a "facilitator" from Ontario, Canada who had developed relationships with wholesalers/renovators/property managers in different cities.

I met a guy on here a few years ago who was local to my area and now we partner on deals after building a relationship. 

It’s of course not a hard number, but a full gut isn’t for everyone- especially if you don’t already have a good relationship with a contractor(s).

A relationship like that is invaluable. 

Tenants who have had a long term and successful relationship with a landlord dread the change.

If you do not build a relationship with a reliable crew, contractors or tradesmen that can deliver much better prices, for basic turnovers and general maintenance you will end up spending so much that it will take decades to recoup, if ever.

It comes done to the relationship and experience of and with the agent.

My vision is that this would be a relationship where we hold each other accountable, discuss goals and action we have or will take, take action together, and both grow substantially faster than we would alone.

Just have a conversation with the owner, build a relationship.

I am 15 years younger than her and have somewhat assumed an apprenticeship role in the relationship.