This would help everyone feel confident that your reviews come from genuine firsthand experience rather than potentially biased marketing. 

Report back in 2 to 4 years what the property is worth now versus when you purchased and the cash flow you have achieved.

Again, interviewing multiple is a great way to figure out who would work best for you and what you're trying to achieve. 

Alex is the man, couldn't achieve what we have without a partnership like ours! 

I think you have to ask yourself what you're trying to achieve by refinancing at this point.

Developing that trust with someone you don't know may seem like a challenge, but if you approach it correctly, you should be able to achieve a pretty solid foundation of trust.The best way is to talk to others who have had an experience investing with the sponsor already.

Start small to learn the market, people, and areas where you can achieve success.

Any person who can achieve property ownership, and then help others have a roof over their heads is a person worth high praise. 

If I invest in residential RE, it is not to achieve returns barely above passive options.  

Although it may require a higher initial down payment to achieve immediate cash flow, the growth potential in Austin is unprecedented.