Trust me because I spent 15 years in the analysis-paralysis between 2005 and 2020.

That said, I still wonder whether there are "better" practice out there that will help "trust but verify", and could help me scale up as the portfolio grows.  

Without any experience and a track record there's few lenders that will loan a person money, let alone release funds upfront and trust you, unless you have something to put up of equal value for security. 

You have to find a team that you can work with and trust.

Wholesalers list too high, under budget the Reno and overstate the ARV, 99% of the time.  2 of the 3 I have purchased were from the same wholesaler, who I generally trust his numbers, but still confirm.  

PM advise me against it since in his opinion it would not rent at $2,350 as my agent was suggesting.I had already done two deals at the time with that agent and trusted her knowledge of the market.

Thanks in advance for any trusted referrals!  

Dee of trust?

I want to park cash in a liquid REIT such as the TIAA-CREF REAL ESTATE SEC PREMIER.
Can my LLC open an online trading account?
Thanks in advance for the assistance.
Ed

Trust your gut, make sure you don’t lose (too much) money, then you’ll know if you’re instincts are right.