So here is my question, I know a reputable firm that provides this service but how can I set up the 'business partnership' where they are my chosen vendor for this service without my clients trying to go behind my back to deal with them directly, thereby kicking me out the middle.

However there are some reputable new construction builders in the area.There is, as you likely know, a housing shortage and, once Caesars Casino opens at the end of 2024, they anticipate 2 million visitors a year. 

Having lenders or partners upfront places you in a better and more confident negotiating position and in the event you find a deal and can't find the money, now you lost the deal and have to back out damaging your reputation as a closer.

If a deal crumbles and you lose money it won't be because of the financing, given you're dealing with a reputable broker or lender who has closed 100s of deals. 

However, I have a trustworthy and reputable private lender that is willing to fund my first few deals.

A quick web search turned up the information that it is a pyramid scam run by a guy who has already been shut down by the cops for running similar scams.Take the $20,000 and buy a house.

I look up the seller's name on the appraiser's web site and then run it on the Clerk's web site to see how many transactions he has done before. 

It would also be wise to have a reputable roofing contractor who has been in business for several years walk the roof and give you an estimate.

Even their still under construction web page is wrong. 

Does anyone have a reputable roofing contractor to recommend in Tampa?