That's not really a full story so it's hard to say, but generally, if you don't feel secure or confident in the person you hired, you shouldn't have hired them.

Having said that, before you dismiss a sponsor for violating this guideline, take some steps to ensure you are communicating with the right person, and that communication is actually established.

Dave Ramsey's training is structured towards personal finances.

If you are purchasing an investment property, and intend on using for investment purposes only, not personal use, it might be possible for you to rollover the TSP to a Self-Directed IRA and purchase the investment property through this type of structure.

Another investor in our mortgage fund wanted to visit every borrower and discuss their personal financial situation with them.  

That would be what I would profit on a build job, then the interest and closing costs and such would be paid by the person hiring me. 

Personally I truly hate using Apartments for posting any listings.

You don’t get involved personally.

The best investments align with your personal goals and risk tolerance.

that doesn't mean RE isn't a good investment... but it is the case.what i would NOT recommend is buying a random, "cheap' property in a market thousands of miles away that you don't know well and haven't seen in person, and turning it over to a team you don't know.