From my experience Long Realty does have great reputation when you act as a Realtor.

The best jobs that contractors get are from referrals because the new client knows your reputation and why you charge the way you do.

You need to find someone that is experienced with a great reputation and is willing to pound the pavement. 

There are so many private lenders/companies out there that are reputable.

So, I'm finishing up my rehab on my auction rental and in the basement I have a dark gray plastic shower insert.  

. - Be careful and make sure you are working with someone reputable.  

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.