In Atlanta, unless it's a primary residence, only a GC can pull a building/renovation permit.Third, find a good, reputable contractor in your area who can complete the job for you.

Those presentations sell a lot of replacement lines to homeowners.Sometimes it helps if I say how much I have to spend and what can I do with that amount and what are the real potential consequences of doing only so much.

The filing of a fraudulent lien would have consequences, as well as the lien being easily defeated.3).

I want to become a reputable wholesale, not like the one mention in "The Truth about Wholesaling" topicMy first question is about the formula I commonly see in books, forums, blogs, ect.

I'm in the metro DC area (MD side)2) Other than the local RE investor's meeting and asking for referrals, is there another suitable way to find a reputable one?

This doesn't have to be the case.You can simply rent month to month at a slightly higher rate OR put a clause in where you sign a 1 year lease but can terminate without consequence with a 60 day notice in writing etc.Many states also have laws where you cannot collect lost rent on a tenant that vacates when you release the property.

A good, and reputable, manager can save you money due to their experience and insights.

While I do like the idea of incentivizing the reduction of repair call, there could be unintended consequences that don't ultimately save money.

As a consequence, I missed out the best deals to be had when the housing market was at the bottom.The more I read, the better I am informed on possible 'issues' and feel more comfortable as a landlord, and I think I should be able to handle the situations (I think :-)).

However, where many wholesalers mess up is they find mediocre to terrible deals and approach people with them, which absolutely kills their reputation right from the start.