I use Baselane, personally.

Sometimes only one person to help you and they're not quick, or not cheap, or you just don't like the way they work? 

This person had never used credit.

If your tenant starts a kitchen fire and the insurance provider finds out it was a rental, they will deny your claim.Landlord insurance still covers the property, but won't cover your personal belongings since you live elsewhere.

The beauty of personal finance is it's all personal :) If leverage works for you, awesome!

Some areas are higher end for personal use while others are primarily for short term rentals.

Like Jonathan said, in-person meetings with other investors is the best place.

Admittedly, they seem a bit sketchy,My question would be, for a person such as my self, how does one go about vetting these syndicates?  

Maytag and Whirlpool are good imo.I personally also avoid ice makers and water dispensers.

@Zach Howard there are a few loan types here in the states for foreign nationals, some that require personal income verification and others that do not.