Do the best you can but the face to face encounters are always the most effective in my opinion.

Despite these attractive features, I've encountered challenges in securing qualified renters, as the property has been on the market for the past 30 days.

Unfortunately your competitors for these funds are scam artists who will say anything to get someone to hand over their money.

It's a scam at best.

I’m not sure if the deal is a scam.

But I always tell people and I live by this do something for yourself because, you may or may not encounter the same experience as someone else.

It is gated, secure, a larger resort, with hotels, restaurants, shops, scuba, snorkeling, a dolphin encounter, etc.It has a marina and golf course.

He asked me for the following-1: Company certificate (for companies only)2: Drivers license/SSN3: Utility bills4: 1-3 months statement of account5: Documents of the property to be used as collateral (if any)6: Provide Loan origination cost for the processing and transfer of your loan funds 7: Bank details for funding (closing)I have their website, but how can I fortify myself so I’m not being scammed.

They can see the progress they have made over the years and hopefully it will help build confidence in them for those dark days all real estate investors eventually encounter. 

For example, I've recently encountered more potential 203K/renovation loan deals, which has led me to actively seek out HUD Consultant contacts.