It is a seller's market (like most parts of the country) and the agents we are vetting have all emphasized how important it is that the agent and lender have a good relationship.

Relationships are more important than money.

Keep in mind that your relationship with your family is more important with money.

Depends on your relationship with real estate. 

I look at business exchanges like relationships.

Also, building relationships with the city to build trust allowed the 2 month permitting process to go smoothly.

In my opinion, it's better to keep your money with a small bank or credit union because you often get better service and, more importantly, you have the opportunity to build a relationship with the people at the bank.As I'm sure you've heard other investors say, real estate is all about relationships and the relationship you have with your bank is no different.

I am re-structuring my wholesale business and I’m wanting to find a closing attorney to develop an ongoing business relationship with to handle all of my double closings in Washington state.

@Miles Fletcher focus on building a relationship with the potential client, don't come off as a typical salesman.

Before all that, I would make sure the LP's I'm working with are people I have a relationship with.