Seriously, trust me.

How is the trust formed to do business together?

why not go into the actual place and get a real estimate by 2 or 3 trusted professionals?

What if someone takes money on a transaction, but you dont have a trust account set up for your brokerage?

Hey Ronnika, good question. i'll start with the standard i'm not a lawyer remark and tell you if this is legit in your way, call an attorney you trust. anyway, to my understanding it depends on the length of the temporary duty assignment. in my state, maryland, it's enshrined in law that anything over 3 months allows the armed forces member to break agreements, here's an article. https://www.peoples-law.org/breaking-leaseif i can help in any way please let me know!

If I was concerned I would hire an inspector that I trust and gladly pay him for his services. 

Hey guys I am looking to invest remotely into out of state properties and was curious how to develop a trusting relationship with a "Turn Key Provider"?

The borrower and the security (the asset and docs associated with it).As a lender, you want to ensure the borrower has a performance history, can show skin in the game (some of their own capital placed into the investment), and has experience in performing on the particular investment.For the asset, you need to make sure your a LTV (loan to value) does not exceed a set amount you choose to give you “cushion” in the event the deal goes sideways and you need to take the property back.Your loan docs are also important and should include all the things you need to protect your investment such as a deed of trust (or mortgage in mortgage states), promissory note, balloon rider if the loan is not a fully amortized loan, personal guarantee rider (which is only worth something if the borrower has personal assets to go after), etc.For the asset itself, you need to know the strategy (buy and hold or fix and flip) verify the condition and amount of repairs, know the current market value and future market value after repairs, and have a plan in the event you need to take the asset to recoup your investment.

Options if he isn't available: Allowing access to a specific plumber/hvac company you both trust or to you by use of an onsite lockbox.

Wondering if bargain and sales deeds are normal if the property owners died and the house is given to a charitable trust to sell.