I do not where I can use a fake name on this site.

So if this post is not perfect or missing a detail just post and ask and I will respond and I promise I will get better!

Partners promise to stick with a deal for the long haul and then they want out because they decided they wanted to use the money for something better like for a new car, or whatever.

I have been involved in transactions, where I clearly made the introduction, and was 'promised' a 'finder's fee', but it never materialized.

Unfortunately after analyzing Pinellas County its not making any sense to purchase there but Hernando does look very promising.

To sniff out 'fake' previous landlord information ask questions like.....1.

Be sure you can deliver what you promise.

When I moved in this house had been a rental that the owner overpaid for and was dumping after his tenant passed on - sheet vinyl flooring, fake wood cabinets and Formica countertops, builder-grade everything. 

I’m closing on a great 12 unit next week that they brought to me before putting it on MLS and they have promised to keep the deals coming. 

I would not call that positive ROI, since I don't see how you can calculate a positive ROI with a negative cash flow (unless you factor in property appreciation or other yet to be fulfilled promise or subjective idea).