It took some extra research to find people I trusted and were comfortable with, but it's been worth it for us!

Which means if one of your tenants gets sick or dies from carbon monoxide inhalation from a heating or cooling source, there is no coverage.I would suggest working with a company that allows you to be free of co-insurance requirements so you can insure at a value you feel comfortable with. 

I suggest you work them IN THAT ORDER.I would feel comfortable to say that well over 89% of the people who post on BP never take enough action to ever do a deal!

@Robert Obniski funny, I came across a lead a couple weeks ago for a small manufactured home in the Dells, motivated seller, but not my market and I did not feel comfortable working with them. 

Sometimes someone who is reluctant to give information may be more comfortable with you after seeing your site.

I like the contingency idea and that's why I was comfortable going with the rule of thumb offer so I can back out if something is not right after seeing their data@Bob Bowling  You are right but I need a starting point to get more information regarding the property.

Honestly it really depends on your comfort with leverage and long term goal :)

I don't know if there is ever a time to feel "comfortable" in quitting a job, but part of the momentum is taking the leap over the edge. 

I'm still so new that I'm not comfortable investing in something at a distance but I listen to the podcasts and read the forums and want to dive in.

Maybe they don't feel comfortable going to a agent.