Its usually because we have a few wholesalers who mess up the reputation by not taking the time out to learn & they just want to make a quick buck. 

What else would an invvestor "consider" to use to finance their properties other than a "long term rental loan"?  

Kyle first off, just because you may have had negative experiences does not mean you try and discourage someone else from attempting it.

I am leaning towards the BOP for the higher liability if nothing else.

An agent cant do analysis for you, and I never encourage you use someone elses #'s, but you can at least get info from every source possible. 

You trusted someone else to put in a SimplySafe system (which is cake to install).

As the buyer you have nothing to do with the seller's 1031 exchange unless it is contingent on their completion of buying a property before closing on this one, which case, I would just move on to something else.

Additionally, many licensed people (myself included) will never agree to pay "finders fees," "referrals," "commissions," or whatever else the same fee can be called to an unlicensed individual. 

Will look into these companies in town and see how I can connect with them and anyone else in the area with a reputable name.

@Adam Abdel-Hafez Thank you and every one else that were responding.