What ever it takes to establish a relationship with them.

It takes a considerable commitment in both time and money, to establish your systems.

I agree that Starmount and Montclair South are good neighborhoods you may want to live in, also Sterling, these are some pocket areas near some great and established neighborhoods in South Charlotte, I think they have good potential.University areas are more affordable.

Usually I get something like looks like this:Exterior Landscaping - $3,800*Trim trees*Trim bushes, remove vines and vegetation growing on home, and remove small trees growing around foundation*Remove trees growing through fence and around fence line*Install fill grade dirt around foundation and level yard*Install mulched flower beds*Slurry seal drivewayTypically, they are going to charge to give a quote for a breakdown like this unless you have an established relationship.

Since, I have some time between now and then I'm looking to establish a relationship with a portfolio lender and hopefully get more favorable terms or even just an easy lender to work with. 

I have done only buy and holds up to this point, and my focus will continue to be buy and hold in the future.I have two LLCs, #1 is more established with 4 rental properties right now.

While the Traditional LLC is more established, it is not much “older.”

Once you've established your contacts, you won't need to compare quotes anymore, because you'll know exactly who you're going to call.

We will be moving home to KCMO within the next couple of years and I am trying to establish connections in the R.E. world before our complete transition.

No matter who you choose find the time and the money to see things for yourself and establish the relationships up front that you can be comfortable with.