She does absolutely excellent work, is very transparent with pricing and is trustworthy.

Banks and Mortgage Lenders | The Truth About Mortgage.comPros of working directly with a bank:– Build off existing relationship (discounts if you have a checking/saving account)– You already know the banker who will handle your mortgage– Perhaps more trustworthy, more accountable than a smaller shop– Lower interest rates in some cases– Ability to add mortgage to existing banking profile and make automatic payments from linked accountsCons of working with a bank:– Conservative loan programs– Do not disclose the yield-spread premium– Lengthy process, very bureaucratic– False promises– They make mistakes– May overcharge you (commission doesn’t need to be disclosed)– Incompetence (poorly educated about the home loan process in some cases if they’re just general bankers or customer service types)Pros of working with a mortgage broker:– They do all the legwork for you, working on your behalf with the lender– They compare wholesale mortgage rates from a large number of banks and lenders all at once– Wholesale interest rates can be lower than retail (bank branch) interest rates– You get more loan options because they work with numerous banks and lenders– Brokers can finance tricky deals because of their knowledge and various lending partners– Are typically easier to get in contact with, less bureaucraticCons of working with a mortgage broker:– They make mistakes like anyone else– May overcharge you (how mortgage brokers make money)– False promises to get your business– Incompetence (poorly educated about the home loan process in some cases if newbies)– May not have access to programs with select banks (approval varies considerably)So as you can see, as a private money broker, there are many Lenders we have access to and even more loan products combined between all of them.

Find a group of Team members you know are experienced and trustworthy.  

Experienced and trustworthy Team members will help you pick up your slack.I almost forgot to thank you for serving.  

I've always wondered how investors manage to purchase/manage properties remotely like this without a brother or someone trustworthy that's local.

I work with Elizabeth McKane, with RE-MAX, she knows the city well and is very helpful and trustworthy.

Are they trustworthy from a buyer's point of view?

Otherwise, out of state may be an option if you want higher returns, but that's something you need to do carefully and make sure you have trustworthy people on the ground locally.  

I have been successful in Canada because of the network of hard working, trust worthy people I have built over the years.

Trustworthy housekeepers as my 'boots on the ground' and post stay inspection.