A credible lender will be happy to provide them.Experience: Check how long the lender has been in business and their experience with similar projects.Red Flags:Upfront Fees: Be cautious of lenders asking for substantial upfront fees before any services are rendered.Lack of Transparency: If a lender is not transparent about terms, fees, or the loan process, it’s a red flag.Unrealistic Promises: Beware of lenders promising guaranteed approvals without a proper assessment or offering terms that seem too good to be true.Poor Communication: Difficulty in reaching the lender or getting clear answers can indicate potential issues down the line.By conducting thorough research and due diligence, you can confidently choose a reputable hard money lender that meets your needs.

Think about going to see there office most lenders do the appraisal and when its done they charge you .. they dont have you send the money up front.. but maybe some do.but worse case scenario if they don't fund your only out 950.00 but many do this and also have non refundable EM thinking the deal is going to close and they lose that as well. that's why reputable lenders are very important to keep you from losing 1 to 5k on a fake lender or more  and again I have no clue about this company.. just say in  how the fake lenders operate and what your risks are 

No house is perfect at some point you'll need plumbers, electritions, Hvac repairmen, etc.

If you're not comfortable with leases and disclosures and dont' have a network in place like electricians, plumbers, handyman, etc., that will help without you being there, then might be best to hire management vs long-distance landlord, at least until you're comfortable with it.  

For example, it could be in an undesirable or unsafe location, overpriced relative to the market, managed by a property manager or landlord of poor repute, or be substandard in quality.Nonetheless, if you’re more confident about investing in Chattanooga, there’s no problem with that either—it’s a solid market.

Not only can who you work with impact your bottom line tax-wise, but you want to make sure you work with a reputable firm. 

Similar to plumbers and other trades i would imagine. 

You build a solid reputation as a deal closer, vs someone who bails when their portion of the deal doesn't work out. 

People need to be compensated for their time and expertise, just like a plumber needs to be.2."

If you have recommendations for a licensed plumber?