From my research in property management, one of the things I have noticed that is a good property manager has a list of vendors they can call on for repairs.

Local REIAswww.MetrolinaREIA.orgwww.CharlotteREIA.comAlso Metrolina REIA is having a Vendor Expo on August 20th from 6-9:30pm.  

Let them take care of it for you for cheaper (most likely) than a big name vendor or having to do it yourselves.

Cheap or Fair;Cheap is nice when you have a lot of time to go looking for the cheapest guy in town that's just trying to buy himself a loaf of bread for dinner.. fair is when your willing to use the same vendors over and over at the price that you both view as fair.

I'm happy to answer any questions and offer up our programs and vendors we use.

The picture becomes more clear and your REI team grows as you move through the process.I prefer apartments due to the professional vendor support, among other reasons, but all the classes you mentioned are great and there are strategies, markets and investors that are suited for each.

@Rick Baggenstoss  I grew up in Glenn Garry glen ross my dad was a land man just like Al Pacino... and Jack Lemmon would have done better if he did what my dad did.. my dad bought a printing press and I had to make door hangers after work then on weekends I had to put them out door to door.. so my dad got 20 leads a week and did not use the company leads like everyone else.. soon was number one then in 2 years started his own company... thanks for the memories.. my exerpince with this company is on the front lines one of my vendors bought a property through these yahoos  total fabrication on the rehab and resale value these guys are ruthless in their approach and in my mind have little concern other than to make a fee and move on totally CAVEAT EMPTOR if working with these folks..

When it comes to the selection of subcontractors and suppliers, you will have the peace of mind knowing that they are hiring the trades, vendors and suppliers who have the right experience and can deliver what they promise.General Contractors Are Focused on the CustomerWhen it comes to having a successful project, there is nothing more important than communication.

Once you purchase your home, we manage the rehab and give you access to all of our on staff contractors/outside vendors, then we list the home for you.

I just got home from a meeting ... great group tonight with interesting discussions, exchange of vendor information and sharing of knowledge.Hope to see you at the next one.