Demonstrated experience and referral are your best way to vet a QI. 

Not quite the worse time as it was still a couple of years prior to the GR but demonstrates my point.In 1993, I purchased a home for $167K. 

I want to remind everyone about the PRIMARY WAY to make money with real estate, as preached by @Brandon Turner, @David Greene, and many Podcast guest, is by entering the deal correctly.I recently wrote a post demonstrating the math logic behind the BRRRR strategy (opens in new tab) , broken down into 6-Steps.

You need a detailed list of expenses in order to demonstrate whether there's truly profit.

If an LLC is anonymous, this likely demonstrates that the entity was set up by an attorney and additionally can make the LLC look less like a good target because of the lack of a connection to a Member that is searchable.

Do your research, and especially concentrate on finding a management company who has demonstrated strong experience in the area, so that you know you have a team in place that can provide the expertise the area demands.

The tenant is non-responsive, which demonstrates they have no interest in negotiating with you.

There is no greater platform for you to demonstrate your expertise in the Real Estate Investment space than Bigger Pockets. 

I was introduced by a coworker to BP who is a long time and highly experienced investor and he has poured a lot of knowledge into me, however, I think we're at a point where he isn't going to go any further with me until I demonstrate I'm serious and willing to do my own legwork and I agree and am more than willing.

The trusworthiness of the provider is the most important here in my opinion, as this case study demonstrates there can be many pitfalls of TK investing.