Aside from that, the tax treatment is largely the same. 

In additional to his work ethic and responsiveness, he has a decent network and has been able to fill in gaps when I was in a pinch.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Wholesaling draws me because it gives me a chance, while I’m young, to put my skills and work ethic to the test and get into the real estate world.

Property that qualifies for 1031 treatment is property you purchased with the intent of holding for productive investment use (not fix n flip). 

Hearing this kind of thing repeatedly is a gut punch every time because the diminished ethics of other businesses make me look bad- but I'll tell you as an honest provider...

I compare my services to those of the "competition" and the private Landlord: online payments, solid screening, no evictions in 5 years, over 340 rentals under management, member of NARPM and higher code of ethics, etc.3.

He inspected the unit and performed a liquid treatment 3 times - he would treat it, then come back a few weeks later to treat again, and then again.

As for credibility, your best way to build that is with good communication(listen more than you talk), knowledge of larger economic factors, and knowledge of  your specific market or niche, being highly ethical, and being highly motivated.

My question is, was it ethical for me to inform the agent, or should I just have kept the issue to myself and not told him?