Transparency is key in attracting the right partner.Utilize the Classifieds Section: If the forum has a classifieds section, use it to post a detailed and professionally written ad seeking a money partner.

It just seemed to me that Ohio Cash Flow was unwilling to be transparent about the operation. 

hey @Mark Chetcuti, so a quick search shows that there is some legislation moving around in the EU to increase transparency on STRs plus more restrictions.There are some articles on the Brussels Times site, but a paywall keeps me from reading it.

They are more transparent than Stessa about their banking limits before you sign up, and having learned from my mishaps with Stessa I took a good hard look at those limits and decided to bounce.

As one whom does mortgages for a living (and is a bit of an anal control freak with such things) I expected professional courtesy of being a little more transparent with the UW and Title items going on in the background.  

Be very, very careful investing in syndications...I made the mistake listening to what sounded like successful sponsors on youtube and podcasts and my first syndication turned into a foreclosure, little transparency and money is now GONE.

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Tenants often appreciate transparency and may be more understanding of future rent increases if they are aware of the property's maintenance challenges.Consider a Sale or 1031 Exchange: While you've expressed concerns about commission costs, it might be worth re-evaluating the long-term benefits versus the immediate costs.

Something that nobody follows and transparently feels like they selectively enforced on me...

You were transparent with your seller and your buyer's agent, and your buyer's agent and broker knew how to get it done.