Thus, we want to find a reliable vendor who works with foreign nationals or US citizens with almost no credit history.

I have a major project home. So far we never had much issues to get contractors, but in this one out send everyone is turning away from it. They can't seem to be able to see past the other work that needs to get done....

We decided to team up and try to take down our first deal together because they had reliable sponsors to sign on the loan and it seemed like we were working well together, at first at least.During the same time a different student that came through the high pressure three day course with us found a deal and had my partner help him underwrite it.

Building a long term relationship with a reliable private lender will get you further in the game than doing too much shopping.

Use tools like SWOT analysis and Porter's Five Forces to gain insights into market dynamics.Supply Chain and ExecutionEvaluate the feasibility and reliability of supply chains and execution plans.

I have used Zillow and found it to provide reliable information, including criminal records. 

It's good to build a reputation of reliable person who stands by what they say and does his best to deliver the best product for the buck.Never forget, this is a for profit business.

Once I plan to offer the unit, I offer it contingent on successful background check: In addition to the basic applicant approved transunion smart move through buildium which I pay for, when smart move stopped providing criminal background data, I  added a $49 tenant paid service through rentprep for nationwide criminal and eviction, bank account deposit verification, and employment verification.

Contractors can be some of the least reliable people on the planet - no offense to the good one (singular) reading this.  

I screen tenants using Rentec, however, I did not screen her as I had solid references/income verification.