When its a reputable company as Patrick stated you will receive good service no matter the amount of units.

Many investors have built large businesses on referrals due to their reputation.

I do see people in my area successfully wholesaling, but I am not one of them and can't give advice about that.Investing in Midwest cashflow properties will take some research, but there are PLENTY of people doing just that through reputable turnkey companies.

I would try to get to know some of the reputable people in your area.

Consider purchasing your first home from a reputable TK provider and then once your in with them you can buy on your own and still take advantage of their system. 

Vrytas was originally started with this concept in mind, but it takes significant time and resources to build a community of real estate investors and permit them to build a reputation that other investors would trust.  

Make sure if you decide to contract it, spend the money to get a house inspection from a reputable company.

I read one today from what I considered a reputable source that the value at the time it was put into service was only used if the property was sold at a loss. 

I get that, but I’m at a loss as to how to find GC’s who have a good reputation without asking people for recommendations.

Lynn is a former mill town that has a reputation of not a desirable city in which to live.