It is allows sourcing deals from anywhere (not just the deals from the party that runs it and who is trying to channel investors into it), and allows people to perform real, collaborative due diligence to poke holes in deals (and isn't just a "rah-rah let's go" for preselected deals), etc.It sounds like you're looking at the first type of group.

In my opinion, good sponsors communicate regularly (and at a minimum are sending yearly financials and quarterly updates). 

The Cosigner Agreement states they are financially responsible, all communication will take place through the actual occupants, I don't deal with helicopter parents, they are responsible for payment of rent as well as any cleaning/repairs after termination, etc.Don't forget it's not easy to sue a cosigner if they live in another county.  

As it relates to a vendor, to me the most important thing is communication.

I am located in Oklahoma and I would very much appreciate it if anyone who is from here or has communications with someone from Oklahoma if they could help me out or give me more information about it. 

I've been working in business intelligence for some while and find that there is an opportunity to use data for decision making and to communicate it in a way that makes it easy to understand, for all.

Early communication, casual or written, benefits planning, tenant satisfaction, and rapport building.

Communicate and treat them with respect throughout.

Through those channels, I connected with each industry for my rentals in the area. 

I have received my dividends quarterly, and their communication is great.