Contractors liens are mainly for subs who don't have a written contractor for services directly with the owner.

Anyone know how to call Bigger Pockets Customer Service?

After all, are we landlords really the benevolent people you describe as "providing housing," as if we consciously prioritize the service over the profit?

But, I can't find an actual customer service person.  

Looking at the Fannie Mae website, I found the following requirements:Cash-out refinance transactions must meet the following requirements: The transaction must be used to pay off existing mortgages by obtaining a new first mortgage secured by the same property or be a new mortgage on a property that does not have a mortgage lien against it.Properties listed for sale in the six months preceding the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan are limited to 70% LTV, CLTV, and HCLTV ratios (or less if mandated by the specific product, occupancy, or property type – for example, 65% for manufactured homes).Note: Properties that were listed for sale must have been taken off the market on or before the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan.The property must have been purchased (or acquired) by the borrower at least six months prior to the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan except for the following: There is no waiting period if the lender documents that the borrower acquired the property through an inheritance or was legally awarded the property (divorce, separation, or dissolution of a domestic partnership).

So more than looking for any specific service I'm wondering what self-managers are doing to automate services related to their properties.

I have a cousin who lives in Lincoln Park...and I am becoming more and more interested in creative financing options such as the service you provide for my first investment (initially thought I'd definitely go conventional with strong credit score and ample savings).Please connect and stay in touch!

But I can give you some general advice.There's usually public notice involved so you pick up the list from your local legal newspaper or website.

Is there a low-cost service out there that the tenants can go to and print their own report so that they don't keep getting charged by multiple landlords when they are applying for several places?

That will let you know your monthly payment and renting these out will cover your debt service.