Remember from what you have studied these last two years - beyond the potential legal ramifications, all you really bring to the deal is your reputation  (you already fear that a simple check would blow that - and the deal).  

Most the reputable property manager companies id recommend (although they've never managed my property I've dealt with and know many people who have used them) would prob be Howard Smith or Paul French.

Must have references/good reputation.

Taleb said it better than I ever could: “Odysseus, the Homerian hero, had the reputation of using guile to overcome stronger opponents.

A Google search shows numerous possibilities, some that charge as low s $40.Not sure who is reputable and was curious if anyone has used any of them before that are reliable?

They are plastic looking and can't be refinished if you wanted to.

If Online, are there some reputable sites that I can go to?

We are recently incorporated and I am more concerned with building a good reputation/portfolio than I am making extra profit.

Anyone know of a good foundation repair company in the Baton Rouge area?

My question is - when making offers on a high number of properties (I plan to offer on properties even if I haven't had the chance to look at them yet), does an agent/investor start to develop a negative reputation that hinders them from doing business in the future?