Find your area's 1-2 reputable hard money lenders, and ask them what's necessary to qualify for a BRRRR loan (credit, cash, assets).Find out the terms and go from there.You may need a co-signer like a parent. 

Trust but verify everything and always consider the asset itself and the consequences of failure. 

They don’t have much of an online reputation other than their own site/postings and although their presentation looks legitimate, I’m hesitant to outlay that kind of cash without verifying.

I do not desire to reward tenants for poor behavior.I explain the consequences of an eviction to the tenant.

Jay, I think in a post-covid world people have so emboldened they think they can do whatever they want and face no legal consequences.

To find a reputable agent in any market you can start with your local trusted agent and ask if they refer to anyone in the areas you are looking at, that gives you a good starting point.  

work with a reputable lender thats the best way. cheapest upfront does not mean the best

Do i t to build your online presence, reputation and credibility as a business.

This is something that a lot of wholesalers get wrong, and then get a bad reputation.

Local expertise — choose a company that truly understands the rental market and has trusted vendor relationships.If you ever consider expanding your search to Memphis, our market has been fantastic for out-of-state investors — strong cash flow, affordable entry points, and I can connect you with a couple of reputable management teams that make remote ownership smooth.