RE attorney in that stateRE agentTitle/Escrow companyProperty management + at least 1 back-upLenderHome InspectorCPAContractorHandymanInsurance agentAnother investor in the area (possibly), or mentorThis list includes most but possibly not all.The key is having the knowledge and experience to know what questions to ask during your interviews with these potential team members, the ability to properly negotiate contracts, and knowing how to handle or avoid some pitfalls (too many possible to list here)

The key point is that you can't allow the tenant's problems to become your problem.

Here are three key points I spell out in my leases: 1.)

Networking which many understand has been the key to my success.

In an article posted on BP:http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/99-9-key-s-to-short-sale-successThe author says that the buyer needs to come up with CASH at closing.

Oh he went the Dan Kennedy route to get his product out there, but once you become a member, his delivery is sober and serious--not the pixy dust delivered by most seminar junket guys.Another exception to the rule is Mike Cantu, who had to be dragged to the podium to talk about how he achieved 38 free and clear SFRs.

Chevis, hook up with a title company to get daily leads delivered right to your email...

If you do so, the collected rent plus collected utilities, less actual utilities due, will be delivered to youa.

LOCK AND KEY'Madoff had long kept the financial statements for his hedge fund business under "lock and key," according to prosecutors, and was "cryptic" about the firm.

If they are "good" tenants, I'll hand deliver a gift card from the local grocery chain.