It"s your reputation so make it a great one.  

My question related to reputable hard money lenders investors have used in the past and have great success with.

A kind lady at Lowe's (where I had gone to buy Drain-O) suggested I use vinegar and baking soda to loosen up any gunk, then use the cheap plastic "snake" to get the blockage out.

I take my dogs out a couple times daily (kids also take them out as well), we carry extra grocery bags, the plastic ones, in out pockets and immediately remove the offense soon as its dropped from the animals exaust.

I maintain a five star reputation with many references and reviews available upon request.

Here are some of the major things you'll need:-Money (Equity) or the ability to raise it as a sponsor-Debt-Proper deal flow with buy-side contracts structured to minimize entitlement risk-Civil engineers familiar with the locale you'll be developing in-Architects for vertical construction if you do this piece-Financial modeling skills-Quality builders with good reputations (this one is KEY) and properly structured contracts with them-Quality brokers to exit the projects with input into what will sellThis really translates to:-Capital and access to capital-A track record to secure loans-The ability to execute with professional resources-The ability to source, underwrite, and exit projectsThere are hundreds of other details as well, but those are the major things you need.  

Your reputation matters.

I always get it staged however and would never show a house that wasn't 99%.As an example right now my current house is listed with the following not 100%:Aluminum trim at gable ends and rear.Fireplace mantle trim and paint.Threshold at front door needs paint.Final laundry hookup tie ins (outlet and plastic trim around it).Touch up paint inside one closet.Basement floor paint.None of these items have been deal breakers, but of course I have multiple other projects going on, and just haven't nailed down finishing some of these.

Have you found any success with a reputable cleaning company?

Who are the reputable property managers?