Natural Gas is much cheaper 

At this point, am I forced to hire someone who CAN respond to situations at the drop of a hat, or are there alternatives?

Your alternative would be to spend that on rent or a primary residence.

What are some alternatives?

I went on Thursday of last week but I had no idea what I was looking at and I was too shy to ask the women that worked there (I know, got to get out of the comfort zone - but look, give me a break, I'm naturally shy and I at least walked in and got to the files; that's progress).

I'm a wholesaler naturally and at the time I wanted to build my rental portfolio simultaneously so Birmingham didn't do it for me.  

What are the best alternatives to simply looking on the MLS like everyone else?  

I remember when natural wood was trendy and painted cabinets were considered dated.

Again, I appreciate the alternative response!

Hi all,I am trying to close a deal on a house in the Bayview to flip at market rate however the current Section 8 renter will not leave unless they can find a suitable alternative home or condo in San Francisco.