The agent should be able to answer basic questions about zoning issues, potential survey issues (here we have to worry about Live Oak Trees, not sure what local issues you might have).Here in Tampa there are only about 4 who do it reliably/consistently. 

It also takes a repeating process of sending out consistently with the same message over a period of time to warm up the client and let them know you're serious.  

There is no magic letter I have, just have to be consistent with your direct mail and cold calling 

My opinion is if a contractor comes in with fair pricing we as investors aren't going to be "ball busting" and if they do the job great and are professional we will keep giving them work and maybe we aren't paying them top of the line, but they are getting consistent, reliable work.Thank you again for the post.

Everything depends on the case by case scenario.The system consists from 3 components:1. conduits2. cables3. equipment1.

My debt (according to mortgage standards) consist of my car note and student loans.

Currently my real estate experience consist of being a landlord ( I love that term btw) for over 4 year.

By and Large my business takes on problems from irresponsible people, fixes them and offers a beautiful property to responsible people.In just the last 6 months:I bought a thrashed house from the parent of a pill popping gun nut who had numerous run-ins with the police, including an armed stand-off with an AR-15!!

I have a relationship with someone who has enough liquid capital to fully fund deals for me, however, he is not even remotely interested in making a consistent cash flow on a long term hold deal.  

I considered that an investment sacrifice in myself.Armed with all of these things, I was able to speak confidently to potential investors, use other peoples stories that I was connected with as examples and build the trust and credibility.I do go into great detail about raising private money and working with investors but this give you the nut shell version of what worked for me and what would work for you or anyone if applied properly and consistently over a period of time.Hope this helps!