Generally local agents have one purpose, to sell.

I would run from people like OP as an agent. 

I’d be happy to connect and share ideas on building a solid plan, like assembling your CORE 4 (agent, lender, property manager, contractor) to help streamline your journey.

Next I interviewed agents and found a good one that takes his own photographs( ex photographer so they were good).The Last thing I did worked.....

I don't know about your state but mine (TN) has a lookup tool that will show you the agent's original license date, the brokerage incorporation date, etc. 

It takes a lot of time to build up a reputation in the wedding/event space.

Or real estate agents.

Park Place Communities, LLC etc.) are created in Wyoming (and the address is a registered agent).

Probably this. california department of Real estate has already nailed two agents for raising rents above price gouging thresholds.. 10k fine plus who knows what kind of license discipline.

Almost every realtor has several investors ready to invest at least $2 million in cash.If you’re planning to use hard money loans, agents won’t show properties without prior proof of funds.I’m curious, is this a general market trend in Ohio or just this particular realtor’s approach?