Realty shares co founder started when he left RS . it but I cant recall his name.. you could google for it and see if they are still operating.  

Happy to help with some advice and if you do a search, you'll find some solid posts I made on the space. 

I would make sure however you are investing is clearly understood (see Norada search on BP). 

This will help you in the long run, as you'll find your agent experience will be a blessing & a curse:- Blessing due to your understanding of MLS, searches & contracts.- Curse because MUST change your agent mindset.

BiggerPockets has options to search through investor-friendly resources that you are looking for here too. https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-companiesGood luck on your STR journey and let us know any updates or questions that come up!

I don't think it should matter if the deal is seller financed, cash, or hard money; the title search and insurance process should be the same.

I am also in search of a PM right now and interviewing few candidates

I did a MLS search, and there is definitely nothing close to what you have in your neighborhood. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1066-28th-St-Oakland-CA-9...

You can search by address to find the owner's name and contact information.

Because we're flippers we can't afford a landscape designer so we go with the style of the home, look at google images based on what kinds of landscaping go with that type of property and then we draw a map of where we want the beds and grasses to go.