Those are my leads. 100% free,  extremely motivated, I don't lift a finger, don't pay a cent, reliable predictable, and the best thing is that when I stop, NOTHING changes.

Key questions to ask when connecting with Realtors is (1) do they have any real estate investments, (2) what systems do they have in place to help analyze and assess the property, and (3) do they have access to reliable contractors.

Does anyone know of a reliable handyman in this area?

They pay rent reliably but aren't the best housekeepers, nor ground keepers.  

Most agents have lenders and contractors that are reliable and visa versa.

I live in CA, anybody knows a good contractor in Birmingham area for rehab. I am a beginner what is a good rehab area. 

As I'm sure you are aware low skilled head working reliable employees seem to be total unicorns especially now and more critically in the new era of closed borders and post Covid.What about buying into a franchise or taking over an existing business?

LaVergne has yielded reliable cash flow even at retail pricing.

You most definitely want to have a reliable team wherever you end up going, and doing your research and having a clear "why" for the market you select. 

You'll definitely need a reliable and trustworthy team on the ground.