First I'd look them up on your states regulator website and also the NMLS (google "NMLS license lookup") If they don't show on those sites put a complaint into your district attorney.

Great Blog/website by the way.

Welcome to the website!

I have use people finder website but I only get a phone number that is out of service and same address .

With this foundation you should be able to basically assess any small business operation, meaning you can better judge what commercial tenant you might select.

A lender independently verifies ARV using an appraiser selected by the lender and paid for by the borrower.If I was your lender, I'd want monthly interest payments.Two years is a long loan.Your interest rate, 9%, is a reasonable rates for a private lender.

I know there are websites like vrbo that can help rent the properties but I would like to know if it's a huge hassle to manage one and if weekly rentals tend to cover the cost or if it's more for personal enjoyment?

@Ryan Steele thank you so much for the information as I did get a chance to read over everything from the website and I will be at the meeting this Thursday with a couple other individuals that are interested in real estate as well.

I got a script page instead of an active website.

I've been looking at Galveston Island for my next purchase but I need to meet/select a property manager first.