I use whitepages.com and I'm surprised by how accurate some of the search results are - it's still far from perfect but gets the job done for me around 70% of the time.I'm curious to hear from other BP investors about what they use -does anyone use LexusNexus or any other of the professional services?

SEC strict laws on marketing for investors.1) Syndication- setup an entity structure to pool Canadian investors or professionals to invest in a multi-family property with me managing the project.2) Meetups- conduct meetings on 'Retirement Planning' (RRSP- IRA equivalent) or "How to Make $s flipping properties in the U.S."

Was the transaction closed with a professional or privately?

I am slowly transitioning from a landlord that tenants knows owns the property and has his cell phone number into a professional appearing, buildium using landlord so as to remove as much personal contact as possible.  

The best way to ensure the client receives a marketable note is to have it originated professionally.

Many of the real estate professionals that i'm talking to have never heard of double closings etc..or never done them.Any recommendations anyone?

I do the rental on most of them but I have a professional manager do the apartment building due to the constant dremands it has, they also do 2 houses for me.

More often than not, I find adding back the cash spent for a professional property manager will put the returns back into my target return range.

I would think a consultant would be more independent, marketing services to the general public in certain areas of consultation.An architect or engineer would be a consultant.There are many areas of professional practice in real estate, accounting, economics, law, engineering, finance, marketing and management, enviornmental and physical sciences, geology, hydrology and more I'm sure.

I like longevity.