I am looking for the agreement that states the terms of payment and details of communications to ensure I am getting paid and the person told me that is based on verbal communications of trust between the two.

Hi Karen - Building strong, reliable relationships with a few key lenders can simplify the process and build trust over time.

Trust me, almost nobody and no single thing is worth the stress of your peace of mind.This doesn't mean don't put an effort in, just accept what it is when the dice doesn't roll your way.

I've too often seen an out of area investor get tied up financially with trusting a whole-salers or seller's description or promise of return / ARV.

I have a trusted handyman in the area that helps out with renovations/ repairs.

This is why their numbers are always wrong and no one can trust them.

I am sure early on in your career you`ve made mistakes and trusted the wrong people/professionals, and I bet that didn't prove you a bad real estate professional.

Ask them if they know of anyone who is looking for an opportunity.Building trust is done through building a brand, and becoming an authority on the subject matter.

you got a deed of trust or mortgage to secure your note against a certain property right ?

It’s not because self-management hasn't worked, but rather because I’m looking to free up my time to scale my portfolio further and focus on some other time-intensive projects.If you’re managing from a distance, the key is building a local network you trust—contractors, handymen, leasing agents.