We have sent over a few referrals to him and they have given us great feedback when we asked how their experience has been. 

I want someone who is not only financially capable but also shares my long-term vision for the properties and has experience with seller financing deals.2.

Experience Purchasing from Non-ProfitsPurchasing property from non-profit organizations often involves additional considerations compared to typical transactions:Decision-making process: Non-profits often have a board or committee that must approve property sales.

My experience with friends/some clients is get their numbers via whatever method you can and reach out via the phone.

Quote from @Jeremy Dugan: I am a US Air Force and Massachusetts Air National Guard veteran with 20-years of experience as a military Civil Engineer.

That's the first question as real estate is like another job and if you are upgrading properties it's like running a daycare. also what experience do you have?

Thank you for posting that very detailed experience.

I have lots of experience in all types of single-family investing, small partnerships in multifamily and commercial, and a vast knowledge of construction.

Our experience is that many lenders/servicer customer representatives may not know the protections that exist for those that want to put asset protection steps in place. 

I plan on driving alot to find distressed or run down multifamily properties that possibly are owned by an out of state investor and reaching out however would like everyone's opinion or personal experience on some other creative ways.