Sounds like the person knew what was going on with their credit report as they have filed reports in the past. 

I am really interested in meeting any in-person groups in Boston (now-May) and Chicago (September-Onwards).

I would not borrow from ANY lender I learned of over the internet unless I knwe personally people who had used them. 

Since your property has high resale potential, some lenders may be willing to work with you.Cash-Out Refinance – If you’re open to refinancing, you could take out a new mortgage for a portion of the home’s value (say, 60-70% of the $500K), and use the cash difference for renovations.Personal Loan – If you have good credit, you might qualify for a personal loan for part of the rehab costs, though interest rates are typically higher than secured loans.Partner with an Investor – Given the potential profit, you may be able to find a real estate investor or contractor willing to finance the rehab in exchange for a share of the profits upon sale.Your best option depends on your financial standing, timeline, and risk tolerance.

They actually have a licensed person in California.

You are going to send your wife to personally unclog that toilet.

Personally, I self manage but have built systems to allow it to be fully remote and very passive.

My personal opinion: he's not the only one "doing it right" but he's definitely on the very short list of those that are.Just my .02note: I don't participate in his deals.

Apparently, the person I am under contract with was managing the estate of the actual owner who recently died.  

Have the tenants take and send pictures of any maintenance items and video chat with the repair person as needed.If you ever get in a situation where you just feel like you can't do it or don't want to do it, you can always put a PM in place at any time.