It comes down to the landlord keeping good records and following the laws correctly. 

I’m aware that getting money back is less likely, but I’d like to report them and put it on their record.

I think wholesaling started out as someone exploiting a "blind hole" in the existing real estate process....eventually, enough people felt they got scammed and made some noise.The handful number of deals I listed from a wholesaler were enough to convince me that I don't want to list a property brought by a wholesaler...they don't yet own the property, and they try to make money off the ignorance of the "owner of record". 

The government grossly overstimulated the economy, increased the money supply by 40%, and caused record inflation (in housing, food, energy, everything).

In this day and age, not having a online Prescence and clearly documented track record is just a huge red flag

The recording can typically be executed within 2-4 weeks of closing with the title company, there is a typically a cost associated with the recording.Any similar experiences or cautionary tales regarding the use of an LLC for an investment property or STR acquisition?

Title insurance is not mandatory and the recorders office is publicnow the question comes in some states Lawyers Must prep the transfer deeds by law..

A lender would require you to have this done, but if you are paying cash, nobody will force you to protect yourself.Third Party Reports: $17KSurvey $2KTitle Recording and Search $5KAttorney Fees ? 

First question is who owns the house and before Dad passed how did they set up or record the Life Estate.

they clearly have a bad track record and the eviction process can be stopped at anytime by you should they start paying....Don't waste time start asap, run it like a business....