I think sourcing quality deals is probably my weak point right now.

Aside from the source, what do you think about the key points Zandi made in the article?

Here's the text in my leases: Pest control, after the first ten (10) days of the Term of this Lease, shall be the sole responsibility of the Tenant, including, without limitation, prevention and remediation.

That is an easy way to source a local contractor based on recommendations from people with first hand knowledge.

Intrastate, or domestic, commerce is trade that occurs solely within the geographic borders of one state.

I assist investors solely who want LT or ST rentals and make sure they are fully taken care of from start to finish.

We also assist with sourcing:)

Local facebook groups can also be a good source of referrals when the time comes. 

.#1 & #4 Per lending guidelines, the source of down payment for a rental can be borrowed from loc, relatives, etc.

Many people think real estate investing is about money, management, and "investing"...when, in reality, it's all about deal sourcing.