I think it comes down to trust and mutual respect.

Trust the numbers, not your emotions and enjoy the hustle.

Can you trust, and I mean REALLY trust, their estimates and ability to deliver?

Once the renos are done if the problem still exists, I'd talk to a trusted realtor and see what they think. 

Create new relationships and continue to build on the existing ones.Now that you're transitioning to sales, I recommend calling warm/hot leads daily - FSBO, Expired, and buyer leads.Fsbos can be found on ZillowExpired on RedX and other platformsBuyer leads can be found at: open houses; Zillow/Realtor,Trulia; Running targeted FB ads; OR partnering with a trusted lender to supply in-house leads or sponsor some of your online ad spend.Book suggestionsI'd recommend:EVERY BP book -https://www.biggerpockets.com/storeMillionaire Real Estate investor AND Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller - very practical books.

Do you trust your partner? 

I know I have to network but I know building trust is essential as wellPlease help , I'm thinking of starting soon but feel like now i have to wait to qualify for a loan.

Moral: there is no science, it is a bit of trial and error and continuing to trust your instincts, if they haven't led you astray yet.

But, in our experience most tenants will go along with a new lease with your name on it once you have established trust. 

I didn’t vet the sponsor and trusted the site did.