Sometimes only one person to help you and they're not quick, or not cheap, or you just don't like the way they work? 

In my area a B class rental might be occupied by family with 2 wage earners each working full-time entry level jobs like warehouse workers.

What are the usual lending parameters for a person getting there first property with roughly a 700-730 Credit Score and trying to secure a home 200k or under? 

I wouldn’t personally recommend it, as office vacancy rates are currently quite high.

It's a matter of finding the one where the weaknesses are in areas that aren't relevant to your needs and/or don't aggravate your personal pet peeves. 

I'd personally recommend @Andrew Freed.

Partnering with local experts who understand zoning, permitting, and market nuances can help you avoid costly mistakes and maximize returns.If you're in a high-cost area, out-of-state investing can provide access to markets with better entry points and higher ROI potential.

I'm not sure about the potential for liability in a wrongful death suit if somebody is injured or killed in the fire, but definitely would not want to find out personally, nor would I want to live with that on my conscience.  

I have my own leads (name of decedent, physical address of property, personal representative for the estate, Their physical address.

We also require that we be added to the contractor's insurance as Additionally Insured, so we're covered if they cause damage or liability issue.3) If the property is occupied:- One of our people MUST accompany their person (and we charge for this). --- We were sued many years ago, along with the owner, because tenant claimed owner's contractor sexually assaulted them!