I know the founder and know that they've set out to build a platform that takes the best features of sites like Furnished Finder and Airbnb and leaves out the clunkiness and annoying policies and practices.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Any other sympathy is unfortunately just Poor Business Practice.  

There are some legal considerations as well as practical considerations 1.  

As a property manager, it's crucial to understand the nuances of these fraudulent practices, recognize the signs, and implement strategies to mitigate risks effectively.Understanding Rental Application FraudRental application fraud occurs when a prospective tenant provides false information on their rental application in an attempt to secure a lease.

To live multiple states away and run a string of successful C-class long-distance BRRRRs anywhere in the Rust Belt is practically impossible.

If the tenant has low net worth, a court judgment is practically worthless.Taking a week to vet a tenant can save months of headache.

While the absolute value may not be high - I have a rehabbed duplex (can you say practically $0 repairs/maintenance/CapEx for the next 10-15 years since I rehabbed when I bought it?)

Best practice is to ask them if they consider hard money cash. 

Best practice is to keep one or two payments in reserve from the buyers down payment for such instances.