I consider showing to be part of the screening process and, becuase I have high end rentals, I beleive the personal touch is why I have waiting lists and  tenants tend to stay. 

We've funded a few flips to build capital and are currently in the process of learning note investing.

I've found that trust is one of the biggest factors that can make your loan process go smoothly.

Always use an agent if possible in all your deals because on the buy side they will know all the procedural process and guide you in that, esp. in the infancy of your career.

I have studied deals and learned a good amount about the process.

Its hard enough buying here and knowing the market like I do but to expand out to an area is a complete mistake until you are well grounded, knowledgable, financed and educated on the entire investment processes.

Im actually in the process of liquidating my portfolio.

@jon.k StIll in the learning phase and in the process of paying off some debt.

I’m only a few days into the purchase process but I’m wondering if this should be adressed now or after the sale.  

They may/may not know the slightest things about plumbing or electrical, but they do know how those trades interact within the process.