The field is called reputation management, where a company will come in and attempt to drive bad press off at least page 1 of Google's search results.

One is boarded up has not been rented in 2 years. the other they tried to sell on contract but the buyer put a tenant in is collecting rent and not paying on the contract and the other one the tenant just left and its 5k to rehab yet again and they are with the best management company in the market.. so if your bound and determined to go out of state1. find a market you like and make contacts with the locals there2. do not buy through LA based marketing companies what do they bring to the table they have never even seen the house your going to buy they are only loyal and talk up those that pay them.3. use the same common sense if you were buying a home in LA find a reputable agent get MLS listing do not trust ARV values from promoters those are blue sky. 4. get an independent home inspection just like if your were buying a home to live in.. do this before you close and make sure you know what your getting and ask for items that are problems to be fixed prior to closing.5. buy at the top of the market not the cheapest those will have problem tenants and its very likely you could lose all your money on super low end.Lastly if you are dealing with out of state TK go direct no need to pay outside selling agents  its just tacked on to what your paying for the house. houses out of state are just not sold like they are on the West coast think about it why are these companies trying to sell homes 2k miles away from them...

We are able to still meet our cash flow goals and maintain a favorable reputation in the community.Also, use these first few months to work on the property and address any deferred maintenance issues.

I've got some properties in the Cleveland area and I tend to stay out of the city, but won't completely disregard it as there can be some jewels in the rough in the city(won't call them diamonds cause its not a lot of money, but any money is good money!)

Maybe he can refinance the loan with another, reputable company that will give him more favorable terms.  

Do any of you know reputable places to by these direct mailing list from?  

I'm having such a hard time getting a Fannie Mae loan now that I have more than 5 properties.  I'm afraid to get in bed with a hard money lender that I don't know. I don't have private money sources yet, but it sounds...

The key is to buy from a reputable note provider.

They typically hire the people who don't have a reputation or are beginners because anyone who has a reputation can get paid more.

I don't want to get a reputation for deals falling through or breaking my word.