Therefore while I self manage and do it all myself, I know a lot if people follow up and check in regularly to make sure that it's down correctly!

Once you get comfortable with a short list of providers, do the homework with BBB, client references, etc. to verify that they can deliver on what they promise.

If they do not have any direction and goals then they surely are not going to be helpful getting you maximum results with yours.Regular residential agents you cannot blame them for wanting to work with regular buyers and sellers.

Thank you @Al Williamson for your comment.It is interesting to find a pest control service is a line item for a regular maintenance on most of the people?

Dottie W.Why pay for lunch when you can just refer your sellers that are asking for market price to that particular agent?

Your reference to putting down 70-80% is what prompted my response.  

I'm curious Peter, what neighborhoods are you referring to specifically?  

I think what people are referring to when they say to look for off-market properties is to get a deal by approaching the seller directly. 

I can refer you to the investors I just met. 

I have been researching lending options and I may be going with the [whatever loan program at whatever bank] but I am open to other options if they can refer you to someone who may have a better deal."