I see that there’s a bunch of websites out that do that but you have to pay for the search and are they a legitimate site?

., $50-$100 per visit)Hourly rate for time spent on-site (typically $50-$100/hour)Additional charges for parts or materials usedRetainer agreement:Monthly flat fee (e.g., $200-$500) for basic availabilityAdditional charges for actual work performed beyond a set number of hours or visitsPer-task pricing:Agree on set prices for common tasks (e.g., $75 to unclog a drain, $50 to replace a lockbox)I like the per-task pricing as long as your maintenance calls aren't super frequent.I'm also a hard money lender if you're looking at a new deal to get quotes on soon or if you're looking to refinance a property soon!

The site says you may get up to 4 loans, but it does not clarify if you can hold up to 4 VA loans at the same time. 

This matter has been fully settled 100% with an ex-tenant MacKenzie Mae that was renting, but I was told she can’t post here, by her, because bigger pockets has now actually banned her from the site...therfore I’m posting this notice of settlement and confirmation that this matter is completely and 100% fully resolved and settled as of 06/25/2024.Kind RegardsDJ Thielen

No, but try free sites like Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com.

Of course the fridge was already completely cleaned out and all the food had been taken off site and all she could do was show me receipts cobbled together from various stores (probably ran around the parking lots and picked them off the ground).

You can use data sites to find buyers who have purchased properties under an LLC and then skiptrace the owners, knowing they buy in the area and have similar inventory to their buy box. 

I cannot find this information on BP - if anyone is aware of specific articles on this topic which are on the site (I have pro membership), please advise?

I am planning to start a direct booking site for my short-term rentals.

As suggested you can open up your circle of friends by going to meetups and on sites like this to meet people you get along with and have an interest in real estate.