In the past I have worked on a few projects where we installed through the wall a/c units in sleeves.

In some cases if you are dealing with a larger lender that is relying more on your financials, then I would see this as a potential problem, but someone truly focused on the strength of the deal shouldn't really care.In the past I have used a joint venture agreement structure to work with partners and it has worked great.

But at the same time, I have taken good care of him where I have paid him a little extra because he has taken care of me in the past. I

In the past I have invested strictly in residential properties (1-4 units), I have closed on more than 20 rehab/rental/flip properties, and have worked as a commercial analyst for a large multinational commercial real estate management firm. 

By this I mean credit check, current employer and length of employment if possible (last 4 pay stubs usually works adequately for me), previous landlords (don't use reference phone numbers check them yourself by looking up the address and getting the person's contact information from publicly available sources - if they're renting they may have something listed currently or in the past. I

Something that has worked well for me in the past is sharing with others, in every conversation, that I am looking for my next property to buy. 

In the past, I had my handyman pass by to spray for bugs in the house.

And to me, when an someone with experience tries to win you over with the laundry list of accomplishments in the past, I question whether or not their focus is in the goals of the future or the glory of the past.So if you if present the possibilities of doing deals with you and investing in real estate, you have presented your pitch in a way that creates a better foundation for landing that partnership. 

To date almost all my experience in real estate investing has been ears open while swing a hammer.INFUSION OF CAPITAL: A good friend I have made money with in the past is doing very well right now.

But the reason for the story about my pain in the past is to point out HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO 'NOT' TRUST OR BELIEVE EXPERTS whether it is real estate, medical issues and just about everything.