I see their poor reputation is not just here in TX. 

Once you find what that is and it is something that is missing in the market and you excel at, then its marketing that part of you and managing well to build a good reputation.

I’d like to find out if anyone in this forum knows of a reputable property management company I can use for a rental property in Buffalo NY?

For instance 1.58% vs 1.78% in my 2 main towns.Steve most of ours were in Clark co and its 1.78% so I took the liberty of rounding up.Molly Steve gives good advice you can probably even simply good transfer tax in LA and get your answer plus a reputable broker should know this off the top of their head..  

I don't know anyone reputable that will do that for a new client

I was worried about those things as well, and my realtor told me that she didn't think the seller would want to damage their reputation by doing bad work, and that since it is a flat roof, doing the work would not be as difficult as a sloped roof. 

If you have a strong team you will be able to build a property within budget and build a good reputation.

Doing flips the right way is so important for our reputations!!

Real estate agents already have a shady reputation in my area.

That being said, once you have some years and a great reputation under your belt you can always raise the fees.