My phone rang off the hook and I got it leased quickly.I started calling around to see what I could do about a cash out refinance on the property.

I have been able to form more QUALITY relationships in ten minutes in an event as compared to ten hours cold calling people on the phone. 

He gave me advise on preventative maintenance, a couple of tips he had learned along the way, and gave me his cell phone number and said to give him a call if I ever had a question or needed advise on a rental matter.   

The professional money out there wants somewhere around 2pts and 10% and first position collateral.Banks on the other hand will give you 4.5%-5% money for first position collateral.Both of these lend up to fairly high LTVs, 80% or higher.I just mention these to set the window...Now think about it this way: If you have a family member or friend with $50k in the bank, how much interest are they earning?

If a tenant called a professional management company the PM would most likely tell them it was their problem to handle and would possibly give the advice given here of how to get rid of it. 

Once you determine what needs to be fixed/replaced, use the Internet, books, phone calls to contractor (I've used this in the past) and put together a list of costs.

In the near west and north areas of the metro area I am finding very few professionals in the siding and roofing trades that will service investors.

While searching on Craigslist for an "ugly house" to buy, I called the contact and met my NetWorth contact.Getting acquaintedThe first impression of my NW contact is that she is very easy to work with; she answers her phone or calls me back right away, very knowledgeable about the process, and is very friendly. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?