Then the person is soured on gambling on real estate and not around here to answer questions. 

Multiple investors with decades of experience, some GP, some LP, some skeptics about the entire business in general sense and some bulls who have gotten rich from investing have all chimed in on this you got links to specific case studies from Brian Burke, a seasoned syndicator, a guy check from Melanie p, who makes it a part time job taking the trash out and exposing the shenanigans of one syndicator after another.Greg Scott has an excellent reputation on these forums, and provides a counterpoint to Melanie’s skepticism.

Local references are invaluable because those lenders have proven themselves in your market.Work with Reputable Companies: Some well-known DSCR lenders with a solid reputation include Lima One Capital, LendingOne, Kiavi, RCN Capital, Visio Lending, and Easy Street Capital.

Hello BP,I'm looking for a reputable turnkey company in the Indianapolis area.

this is only a good idea if you have reason to believe that the area will be appreciating quickly, which is called speculation and akin to gambling not investing. me personally, I would rather put my money on black than bank on market appreciation. negative cash flow rentals are a time suck and money suck.

The website works to connect STR owner/operators with reputable cleaners in the area you're located.

Also, to track spending habits - just had a prospect withdraw their application when we asked why they were spending half their income on gambling websites.

I think it's a gamble for someone 2000 miles away - could do well or badly.  

If that is the case then I would say yeah work with an agent who has a solid reputation either here or from a friend referral.

Any tips anyone can share on how to find a reputable and trust-worthy contractor and/or a lawyer who can write up less riskier work contracts?