Put in the effort, build relationships, prove your value, and improve your odds of finding someone to help launch you on your path.

Results to be seen as this was only a month or so ago but I've already noticed an uptick in domain and page authority on my home page and for better or worse I feel confident I'm in good hands with these guys.In fact, FWIW, as far as what is out there for REI SEO services I think these guys are the best bet.

I thought the whole exchange was odd since I told him from the beginning I wasn't even looking for funding at this time but he definitely wasn't legitimate. 

Their standards are higher than any normal renter which is odd based on the type of clients they represent.

Lesson learned - always bet on the horse, not the jockey.

You bet.

@Samuel Choi, PropStream is likely your best bet if you don't have access to the MLS, but you'll have to pay for a subscription. 

My oldest child is going to college next year in a town where I could buy a house for $160k. I've got the cash to buy it outright, then let him live there, rent out the other bedrooms to classmates, etc. And ideally s...

consulting  a civil right attorney is probably your best bet.

This will improve your odds of successful flips.When a wholesaler has a bunch of flip buyers coming to the house at the same time or throughout different times, your odds of getting that deal at a number that makes sense diminish.