Stay on them until you've developed a relationship and a level of trust.

I just contacted a hard money lender Ck Capital finance does any have a previous relationship with them I'm in Cleveland Ohio looking for hard money lender

My partner and I have created a relationship where he is now the investor/flipper and I am his agent.

The $350 ended up going to another guy that I had to dig and find that (a) I don't have a relationship with, and (b) I don't trust as much.I've had TWO "frank" conversations about this type of thing:1) When I first interviewed this firm 2-3 years ago, after leaving the previous company which WAS a "tax focused" firm. 

My clients and I are actively buying but I have been seeing a lot of wholesaler who are advertising numbers that are no where near the reality to get their desired net AT THE EXPENSE of building actual meaningful relationships with buyers that will buy consistently on a monthly basis.

@Michele J. networking and relationships generally

Two consenting adults are agreeing to make an amendment to their business relationship.

if you are not using a realtor... you are not leveraging relationships...) 

Let someone that understands the legal system and norms oversee your evictions and let someone that has developed relationships with maintenance crews do your repairs.

I believe the best option incorporates all three approaches, in the following sequence:Connect with knowledgeable local investors to quickly get a sense for the many sub-marketsBuild a core team of capable professionals (PM, inspectors, contractors) who are goal-aligned with you and also have no conflicts of interest among themselvesDo a single small deal to establish a work process for the team and get a minor win.Make strategic visits, not to inspect rehab work but rather to strengthen your relationships with your core team.Do more and larger deals, adjusting the team as necessary.This is exactly the approach I'm in Lubbock, Texas today and would love to compare notes with you.