Hiring Home Inspector - which one to choose?

[Sarah E]

Hey guys!

I am purchasing a house in a town that has 100k people so not many home inspectors to choose from. ASHI's website (American Association of Home Inspectors) has only ONE inspector listed, and I wasn't impressed with the credentials when I checked the website (too vague data on experience, previous trades, etc).

So I currently have 3 options to choose from:

Inspector #1 (found from TAREI - Texas assoc of real estate inspectors): on BBB since 1993, A+ rated. Currently performing 400 inspections per year. 6 months of apprenticeship before he started inspections, no relative trade exposure before then.

Inspector #2: in business since 2011 (A- rated on bbb website, no complaints, however short history), previous trade was electrician, also does commercial inspections for insurances. TAREI - certified like the previous one. Around 400 inspections per year as well.

Inspector #3: what our realtor used in the past. in business since 2010 (A- rated on bbb website, no complaints, however short history). NO TAREI certification, and was a pharmaceutical rep before getting into this trade. He did mention he worked as a contractor back in college. Around 400 inspections as per year as well.

I am buying this home as a rental for the next 3 years (we will be moving there once I get the job transfer), but since I am purchasing this long-distance, I am a little worried about making the right choice on this.

Who would you pick?