I was referred to them from a turnkey company. 

I worked with a broker before who delivered and has referred me to Lendbase.

Just saying there are people on BP who can vouge for you as Melanie is typically very negative towards anyone in the syndication / raising money space. 

Ive referred clients to him, he has referred clients to me.  

Small shop brokers that have access to multiple programs so that they aren't beholden to one or just a few loan programs will typically get the most competitive product for the borrower. 

Getting hands-on experience with out-of-state investing, particularly when it comes to remodels and managing from afar.I have assisted OOS investors with repairman/handmany/GC references.

You could start with your agent or a local agent who supports investors and could have contacts to refer to you.Lastly, you could consider negotiating with a local PM to take on a hybrid approach to management.  

Many DSCR programs require an investor to have a mortgage history- there are some DSCR mortgage programs that will work with investors who are renting- some refer to them as first time home buyers (FTHBs)- DSCR loans are only for investment properties where the owner isn't living there.

Im even referring their properties to my friends and I look like a fool referring people who then see a scathing post from me.PLEASE remove the post. 

It depends on what exactly you are referring to with gap funding.