Obviously many smaller sponsors can bring forward good deals; however, if you can literally find no information about the sponsor online; it's not a good sign.The crowdfunding platform's management team - operating a real estate crowdfunding portal requires knowledge of at least two separate disciplines: real estate and securities law (and hopefully tech knowledge as a third discipline).  

Alternatively, explore the myriad of real estate crowdfunding platforms, and invest in several of the properties offered there, from SFRs in Dallas to huge student housing developments in California, to Class A office space in Manhattan.

I look forward to building some new relationships on this wonderful platform bigger pockets has created for us. 

BP is a legit resource for lots of good information and people who genuinely want to help each other and give back some knowledge.Based on a very top-level analysis, you're probably looking at a good deal.  

@Jarrod Cook My company offers an online platform that has sfh and multi family properties in 16 markets around the country.

What are the platform in the basement For?

As long as they belive that you are a legit buyer, they will drive you to the better deals.Also network on BP, there are a number of commercial brokers on here,  Just do a searchto your successJosh

I've seen many deals marketed by these platforms - they are the things that guys like I don't want...b.

Banks don't quote tax appraisal amounts as relevant to value amounts.This might be a deal from a legit seller.  

He got pre-approved over the phone and online, but did not receive a letter documenting his pre-approval.Does this sound legit to those who have gone through the process?