Although it was a stressful and time consuming task I am glad I went through the experience as it has helped me learn a lot about myself and rehabbing.

So I guess first of all...http://www.consumeraffairs.com/misc/armando-montel...4 Star rating on 25+ reviews on consumer affairs, doesn't seem overtly sinister...

In Las Vegas, for a short time they were the way to go, but the market out here has shifted and short sales in most cases are no better than a bank owned and the bank owned is a much quicker straight forward transaction so the need to pursue what is often a messy more time consuming transaction isnt necessary.  

Its more costly on your part and time consuming and stressful but it would be for her as well.

Consume everything u can on BP concerning wholesaling.

That impression could be very expensive, time consuming and hard to defend against if a family member or government agency objects later on.  

Most of them come into REI with the consumer's mindset of "I can save money if I DIY", even though few of them are qualified / licensed professionals in any of the skilled trades nor are they qualified financial, legal or business professionals.

Stripping wall paper is painful and time consuming. 

Does anyone know of any of the direct to consumer sites (like Zillow) that allow users of the platform to give feedback on a listing?

Is there any other protection I have as a consumer that I'm missing?