To check the proof in the pudding: look at Avantstay's host ratings on Airbnb or other platforms.

I would definitely check Dunn and Bradstreet for any open lines of credit, liens, judgements and the like. 

I'm not sure where your market is but I could help look at land costs. we are trying to educate building to rent or building investment properties as a new strategy to just buying the garbage new builds around the country. this fits on lots as small as 3500 square feet. you'd have to check local zoning but if I had what you had that's what I'd do or at least look into it. 

What you want to check when signing up a PM is their indemnificaiton clause on who covers who in case someone does something wrong. 

Yep check BP and Meetup.com or Eventbrite for local meetups @Baron Wheeler

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

I'd really like to find someone here who has dealt with them :-)Hey Randy, check out the American Association of Private lenders.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Check if you can take a 401k loan if you want to pay interest back to yourself instead of a bank, too. 

If you have other area I should check out please let me know.