Part of it, I believe, is to ensure that they know who they are working with and that they are meeting their ethical, regulatory and legal obligations (e.g. not poaching on an established relationship).

I personally would rather be an investor/landlord willing to help than not to, as I have found the ethical approach to what my parents always told me growing up to "always treat others as you'd like to be treated" to be very fruitful in this game of life (and real estate) we all play. 

Read the wholesaling forums, try searching for "Busted in Ohio", an ex state investigator posted, very interesting stuff.Actually, if you want to start out ethically and legally,  you won't be doing wholesaling as the gurus preach it.

I don't know the specific ethics rules in WA, but as an attorney, you have a higher ethical bar, so might want to refrain from things like "I know of a RECF platform" without disclosing your affiliation with them.

The ethic is impeccable.

@Tracey Artist First, develop a relationship with at least one contractor, whose recommendations, quality of work, and ethics you have vetted. 

I want to be a successful young head turner in this industry while still applying the utmost ethical practices.

I now suspect that Sherman Bridge has serious internal issues as well and the good people, the reliable, service oriented, ethical and "get things done" people flee this company.

You always want to stay within the lines of business ethics but don't let requirements such as the "Proof of funds" letter intimidate you - you can do anything. 

From that experience I learned the term realtor and ethics were by no means synonymous.