In retrospect, some yellow flags found by the property manager during the tenant screening are now bright red flashing sirens, but the tenant showed decent credit, had a positive previous landlord reference, wrote a charming cover letter in his application, and applied through the referral of a reputable real estate agent.

They've partnered with BiggerPockets and have built a strong reputation for making self-management seamless, especially for hosts managing a handful of properties like yours.Hospitable is known for its ease of use, automated messaging (a lifesaver for responding to guests!)

It offers a secure and transparent process for both buyers and sellers.NoteTrader Exchange: An online marketplace where you can list your note for potential buyers.LoanMLS: A marketplace for buying and selling mortgage loans and notes.FCI Exchange: Another platform where you can list and sell your notes to investors.Note Investing Forums and CommunitiesBiggerPockets: A popular real estate investing community where you can network with potential note buyers.LinkedIn Groups: Join groups focused on note investing and real estate to connect with potential buyers.National Note Group: An online community where you can connect with other note investors.Note Brokers and BuyersNote Brokers: Engage with reputable note brokers who have access to a network of note buyers.Local Real Estate Investor Groups: Attend meetings and network with local investors who might be interested in purchasing your note.Financial InstitutionsCredit Unions and Community Banks: These institutions may be interested in purchasing performing notes.Private Equity Firms: Some firms specialize in acquiring performing mortgage notes.I hope this give some direction regarding your situation.

As you said, they show up, answer questions about the local market, provide useful data when needed, and just are a general value add to the forums.I think it's fair for consumers to take what an agent says about the market with a grain of salt, but over time, their reputation for giving good info without the smarm wins.

You can't find much on google, they must have paid someone to manage their reputation.

The lender will know who the more reputable builders are in the area. 

We have a plumber friend so I get advice from him.

Can anyone suggest a reputable person I can reach out to?

Expect buyers to experience delays as new flippers scramble to navigate these requirements and pin down reputable contractors willing to handle the work within reasonable timelines and budgets.3.

If you're solely looking to invest passively longer-term you're probably better off finding a reputable syndicator and investing passively.