Here's a couple of web links for upcoming real estate meet-ups in the bay area:https://www.meetup.com/topics/real-estate-networki...https://www.meetup.com/topics/real-estate-investor...https://www.meetup.com/topics/real-estate-investor...But no official REIA.

The reputable firms wont do that, they get a lot of referral business from agents and investors, because they don't oversell.

If, as a property manager, I wanted to damage my reputation with as many tenants as possible by providing the lousiest repair service possible, I can't think of a better way to accomplish that than by using a warranty company on all service calls.

If something goes wrong in the transaction you are relying on the track record and reputation of the seller, and you will have limited recourse to recover your funds.Many attorneys will be able to serve in the capacity of a closing agent on your behalf.

They fill out paperwork online and a landlord can't deny it; you can ask for paperwork from a non-web based service. 

@Jason LamIf you are concerned primarily with the quality of the home, then first thing you should do is make sure you are working with a reputable turnkey company. 

I have registered for this webinar because it sounds like a great way to fast-track my knowledge of rental investments, and it just so happens that I have separately been learning about SMART goals in a separate project management course I am taking through Udemy.I recently joined BiggerPockets because I found that most of my real estate-related web searches eventually led me back to this site.

In order to streamline and centralize communication, I am hoping to create a web domain and emails for us to use. 

On the other hand if they’re truly good and honest then business will be there and reputation will carry them to unprecedented levels of success. 

Something like this can ruin your businesses reputation, but also his personal reputation and life.