When I shop for new vendors, I pick who I like the most and has the best reputation, not who bids the cheapest.

All over the web.

They see foreigners as one-off buyers so they're not too much concerned about building a relationship or their reputation in the eyes of somebody who doesn't live there for that matter.

dogsbite.org is a propagandist site created by a web designer who was bitten by a dog.

Multiple investors with decades of experience, some GP, some LP, some skeptics about the entire business in general sense and some bulls who have gotten rich from investing have all chimed in on this you got links to specific case studies from Brian Burke, a seasoned syndicator, a guy check from Melanie p, who makes it a part time job taking the trash out and exposing the shenanigans of one syndicator after another.Greg Scott has an excellent reputation on these forums, and provides a counterpoint to Melanie’s skepticism.

I keep monitoring the properties in the Cleveland Heights area (where we are looking to buy) on Zillow and other web sites but I am sure there are other ways of finding properties.

Also look for a reputable PM that specialized in sec8 program in cleveland the market as well, not every PM work with this program.

Sounds good but what’s their reputation as well?   

Got a statement every month from a very reputable, conservative firm.

You don't need a mortgage broker, just a reputable, competent direct lender that will ask the important questions upfront to properly screen your deal.