Contractors liens are mainly for subs who don't have a written contractor for services directly with the owner.

Anyone know how to call Bigger Pockets Customer Service?

After all, are we landlords really the benevolent people you describe as "providing housing," as if we consciously prioritize the service over the profit?

You then have remodeled to sell to middle class, but they all started moving to homes, and now you have to get working class, that cannot support your rent payments needed for you to make a profit because of all your improvements or refinance.

But, I can't find an actual customer service person.  

So more than looking for any specific service I'm wondering what self-managers are doing to automate services related to their properties.

You will have a better chance of getting your "Cash Out" and greatly improve your Cash on Cash Return.Once you have the property rented you still have cash in the bank to start another purchase if you want (while seasoning the first for the Cash Out Refi).Hope this helps. 

I have a cousin who lives in Lincoln Park...and I am becoming more and more interested in creative financing options such as the service you provide for my first investment (initially thought I'd definitely go conventional with strong credit score and ample savings).Please connect and stay in touch!

I have 28 units now and it's time to improve my systems and look for better ways to run credit, etc.

That will let you know your monthly payment and renting these out will cover your debt service.