I’ve taken the courtesy to redact any names, phone numbers and photos of the team members in order to protect their privacy unlike Anton did here when he posted a screenshot with sensitive information of mine.I hope this helps shed some light on my honest experience with REI Call Center.

Much more accurate & protective than a general number.

Caution: some states like Maryland have addopted laws to protect homeowners in preforclosure from "Predatory" investors.

Protect any current investors at all costs.

I’m in VA and new to FF and would like to know how to screen and also protect myself since I’m renting out the whole place.

She has a lot of hustle and talks a great game about protecting my investment, streamlining procedures, etc. 

You are trying to protect yourself so that's understandable.  

What is the best way to protect yourself from running to any liens?

As a Realtor, your contract should protect you (it does in PA)

So, how do you invest to (1) take advantage of property price appreciation and/or protect against inflation (devaluation of “fiat” currency) and still protect against a crash?