I spoke to him on the telephone, asked him some questions and made him an offer.

I am in a part of the world that making telephone calls is very difficult and have to rely on email.

My homes are just a bit over mid point for my area so I don't use signs on telephone poles as this wouldn't attract the right kind of tenant.

The turnaround time is just about instantaneous for online reports, and they do offer telephone verification of landlord and employment references if you're willing to pay a little more for it.

Also, I have tried to call his telephone number, and it is disconnected.  

Neither an e-mail, a blog / forum post nor a quick telephone conversation are sufficient to provide all the necessary information to make an informed, intelligent decision. 

It is by far the best pull, TV coming in second..Here is a classified ad I run and I typically run two at a time with two different messages including different telephone numbers.The other Ad is placed upside down..Here is a Magazine ad I run in the Realtors magazines... there are only 6 pages to place your ad on which produce results.

To Whom It May Concern:Xpress Loans 911 LLCNC Secretary of State ID Number 18997979532 Scotland Hall CourtCharlotte, NC 28277-2167https://xpressloans911.comhttps://www.facebook.com/xpres...It is hereby alleged that the entities noted above are doing mortgage loans and real estate transactions in North Carolina without a license.On 20 November 2020, Robert Berg was contacted via telephone in regards to the status of a home loan/mortgage that was brought to my attention by my wife.In October 2020, my wife paid $1,500.00 up front to begin a mortgage refinance on one of our homes via a mobile app to Jill Berg.In addition, my wife paid $525.00 to Appraisal Nation for an appraisal via Xpress Loans 911 LLC as part of the loan process.We don't want the loan, Xpress Loans 911 LLC should not be servicing loans/mortgages in the state of North Carolina if they are not properly licensed.When I contacted Robert Berg at the telephone number listed on their business filing we had a heated exchange over my concerns and to stop the application, loan process and to issue a refund.

When they respond, their telephone is also given.

Roy, great question, as @Toby Mims give a neighbor your telephone number to call you if there are any issues.