I'm looking for recommendations for quality and trusted roofers in the area.

The article was published by The Washington Post and it highlights three important investor qualities which I summarized as thick skin, strong stomach, and knowledge.  1.Thick Skin: Beginning a real estate investing career will come with some stress and challenges that include securing reputable general contractors.

I'm looking to purchase a property and want a reasonable price, but quality and trustworthiness is much more important.Thanks in advance for your help.

Your probably investing in a cheap low quality area....which also means your going to be dealing with equally low quality professionals. 

There are apartments that pay for it if they are in "lease-up" mode or looking to maintain high occupancy (either for a refinance or sale) but it will all depend on the quality of the prospects you bring and what you charge.Call a few apartments in your area and ask if they pay for placement to get a feel for it.

The speed at which they buy depends on market conditions.

I’m building my cash buyers list and am wanting to build high quality partners not just an email and a number I can put in a CSV file and blast an email too every once in awhile.

Depends on the street the quality of investment could vary.

Condo quality unit in fantastic, well-managed condo association offers hardwood floors, updated kitchen w/ dishwasher/disposal, high ceilings, tons of natural light from 3 windows.

Biggest thing is going to be building in the right area where you are confident you can generate solid income with quality tenants.