[rawdogg79]

1. No outcalls. Don't ever let them come to your place. Think about how much leverage you lose. Or you will be out cash.

2. Need to ask for pic with a piece of paper visible with current date. This should be a standard requirement. Those who are good clients should require this so providers learn that unless they provide this they will have to deal with sub par clients or will lose business. As long as I have been on this site seems like most are well educated with well paying jobs. So ask for pics or you will be out time and $ or be disappointed.

3. Be prepared to walk when the door opens if you decide to go anyway without a confirmed current pic. The little head is filled hope and more. I get it but if they can get away with bait and switch they will keep doing it.

4. Beware of the upsell! It is very difficult to confirm services ahead of time for obvious reasons on your end and theirs. A good provider will make physical contact first and allow contact. Not just a handshake! Then confirm services before handing over anything.

5. Anytime a provider is super pushy to get her donation first. Big red flag. Walk! If after handing over any sum she asks how much more you brought ... you are in for bad service. Cut your losses if in process of bad service. Don't allow the up sell. It won't get better.

6. The big problem or disconnect is usually you're thinking what your sum should get you and she is thinking what service she will provide for the same sum. Disappointment arises or your sum spent is much more than you wanted to spend.

These are in no particular order... Do you have strategies to share with bp mongers. Let's hear them.