One may think (not pointed specifically at you) that they do not have their own money at risk, but in most hard monely loans, they do require you to have some skin in the game, plus, an investor's reputation is very important in this biz so risking your money or that of OPM makes no difference.To get to your OG question, here is how I see it: When applied responsibly, leverage is one of the greatest aspects of RE, and that goes for flipping too!

And again, while I don't like most of my neighbors, I don't want to soil my reputation or my contractors reputations, so I only refer those contractors who consistently perform at the highest level;- Along with the last point, last year I put an ad in our subdivision's monthly newsletter for our painting crew (with me as a resident reference that people could call).

Im a little skeptical of the online world when it comes to service providers....Just wondering if anyone has used them or another service they deem reputable.

Otherwise, you're just fishing, and the first time you fail to deliver, your reputation will take a hit, and that will follow you throughout your investing career.No agent who knows anything is going to "hold" a property for you.

I hate that people can take advantage of a landlord with little to no consequences.

his background is pretty reputable in that he manages the world's largest international bond trading company..

Look for an inspector who is reputable.

I can hire a reputable foundation company that provides a lifetime warranty for $175 per pier.

Consequently, we are formally requiring you to vacate the premise within 7 days (property to be cleaned and vacated no later than Tuesday (March 20th, 9:00AM).

Also referrals since I have have a reputation for buying them.