These two have become very popular over the last few years, and you'll get mixed reviews from all sides. 

An investment club, like some on these forums, that are simply bringing people together to review other people's deals are generally okay.  

As you mention the sponsor is last in many occasions when they should be the first thing reviewed.

Reading the reviews they are 150 5* . owners have had it for 20 years. 

DM me and I can send you the schedule online for them if you want to come North, but I am also happy to connect you with a couple investors right in your area who are active and go to meetups in Monmouth.

You can also do this online, but harder to build trust.

.- You might also look into staging the property or taking high-quality photos to make it more appealing online.- Another option is to list it on multiple platforms, including local real estate groups and social media.

Rentmarketplace.com helps with the online application process.

I'd be happy to review specific transactions with you anytime --

I use a checklist to review the property before move-in.