This is why it's important to invest with proven operators and trustworthy companies.

Do you think it would be difficult to find trustworthy contractors, real estate agents and property manager companies being that I live far away?

He'll pay me my percent of the profit after he gets his check from escrow (I can do this with him cuz he is trustworthy and a friend).

I am saying, in the same amount of time and with the same amount of effort it would take to find a good and trustworthy agent, you could get licensed yourself.

Also, I needed to understand how to build a team and make sure I was working with trustworthy and knowledgeable people. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/850/topics/895660-my-first-investment-property-an-out-of-state-dealYou are definitely at an advantage for getting started in RE since one of the biggest hurdles is having capital to invest.

Hi Scott, Let me know if you find anyone trustworthy and competent.

I’ll be looking for a trustworthy on-line bank or on-line services offered by a brick-and-mortar bank b/c we’ll be moving around the country.

There are 100’s of PM’s in the Tulum area but probably less than 3% of them are trust worthy, registered and legal to operate such a company.

Once you've located it, verify their credentials at https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/.Additionally, ensure that the lender is registered with the American Association of Private Lenders, a mark of trustworthiness in the industry.

Also always looking to add trustworthy vendors to my list to refer clients to.