If it exists, I´ve never heard any guidelines on what a person can legally say regarding a reference check. 

If those check out then I would say do it.

Well if my cousin vouches for it, I should check it out.  

On IG, check out sandiegojointventure and sdjvgroup.

Also, there are tons of facebook groups to check out, depending on what kind of investing you want to do.

Well..reality check.

Check out https://linknky.com/.

I'd want to understand your specific financial situation and your goals first and as a mortgage broker, I can check into options for you.

I checked many mf in the area is running with dscr above 1.7 while sunbelt is running at 1.2 ; definetely investing where there's stagnant pop growth has its own niche as well. 

.- thanks   1) ask present bank / lender   2) ask the lender that is providing the  construction loan 3)  check out all the local  smaller to mid size  lenders  close to the  site 4) contact any banks / lenders  you have  relationships with