And if it is an older, cheaper home wouldn't the quality of renter be much lower and you'd have way more renter turnover, maintenance, noncollectable rents and court fees for evictions?

Banks do not work through this type of wholesaler.The quality of the deal you find could be a function of the local market.

Does an investor usually pay one bird dog who gives him good leads $50 each while paying another bird dog $10 per lead who usually provides low quality ones?

what about other items like school quality, crime, (un)employment, analysis views on future outlook of area?

Keep on recruiting new members and help us build BiggerPockets into the largest QUALITY real estate community around!

I think for a lot of folks who have had less than desirable results with the "Rich Dad Training" sessions that it's more a quality control issue.

You have no control over single-family home appreciation, but you can create value in a true income property by enhancing its income stream.

I don't think a DIY business card would throw a sale because of the quality of my product and services are what brings the customers to me in the first place.So I guess basically I'm saying being polished and professional is good, but it doesn't matter if you can't deliver where it really matters.

For the most part, people (at least, some people I know) seem to think they are pretty expensive for the quality of leads you get.

Running your property well is vital, but being reasonable and flexible is just as important to keeping quality tenants.