They can find a contractor when you need one, see the vision for the project, control timelines and budgets like a COO, communicate clearly and effectively with either side of a transaction, and always have "a guy" when you need one.

What other channels would you take to obtain additional owner information?

What other channels would you take to obtain additional owner information?

Looking to get a solid list of books, podcasts, channels, etc.

In today's world having a monitoring system is becoming the norm for all the reasons bellow, this is the electronic peephole, know who is outside, communicate from where ever you are and allow for tenants safety.

If she was communicating with me, I might let it slide a little knowing that she may not owe the whole amount, and if I knew there was going to be enough of her security deposit left to cover the amount due. 

There is time devoted to communicating with the head of the HOA, preparing the form, requesting signatures, filing the form, etc.Can you do it yourself and not pay $300, sure.

Also the ability to communicate with the listing agent and find out all info on the property, schedule a showing, etc. without having to rely on another agent.

A dealI am working on now on land contract for 66 units the sellers did not entertain it at all but after getting to know me and have their CPA reiterate the benefits of a land contract that I communicated they now are willing to do 10 percent down.

He's been featured as a guest on some of the BP Podcast episodes and he has his own YouTube channel - definitely worth investigating.