While not every mentor is a guaranteed path to success, proper vetting through referrals, review of a mentor’s track record, and alignment between the mentee and the mentor can shine some light on whether or not this relationship is a good fit.

I don't think it's expected nor do I think it will get you extra business or higher rated reviews.

Any reviews or stories dealing with them would be appreciated.  

There's a lot of sites and resources such as Angi, Thumbtack, Bark, and manually searching Google (reviews) and Yelp for a handyman.If you're looking to go commercial you may want to consider someone like Mr Handyman (neighborly).

I recommend looking outside your area and review who fits your profile the best.

I’d just recommend reviewing the renovation requirements for the historic district since they can add time and cost, but the right team can help streamline the process.Good luck with the deal—sounds like a solid opportunity!

Than a review is done to ferret out the criminals who maybe hide in this group. 

Be sure to review the legal documents, oral representations won't stand up in court.

@Scott Suryan we've review REI Nation's processes and met Chris - if we ever did turnkey, we'd model it after their systems!

A property inspection or review of recent upgrades/repairs is crucial.Private Lender Terms: What terms is the private lender offering (interest rate, duration, fees)?