IF you want a VA company I can recommend the company we use out of brazil.

Can anyone recommend a firm that does not use Lexis Nexis for background checks?

You may not be able to break the contract this year but would recommend getting additional estimates going forward if you feel it is expensive.

Im trying to provide my investors with the best recommendations, so appreciate your feedback.

I highly recommend you play with that tool to start getting an understanding of what things you can do to positively affect your credit! 

Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Didn't have a lot of free time, which my wife didn't like.Read copy & paste below to better understand Property Classes:------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Would definitely recommend. 

I would recommend helping people.

Do you have any recommendations or advice to share?