Is there any legal action one can take or is it just a lost cause?

J Scott, one of the more respected authors/authorities on BP, provides scenarios in which wholesaling can be done legally and ethically.  

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

A lot of the US market - housing, stock, treasuries, etc - is basically a legal money-laundering location for honest or ill-gotten gains in the rest of the world, because the markets are open to foreigners and as close to a guaranteed safe haven as can be found.

Some similar phone numbers and such to other short term companies that other people said were scams.

I believe sometimes a bad experience is more reflective of the individual than the company. 

LLC's main benefit is from a legal perspective.

If you do have to move because of a job, you would be safest (in my opinion, i am not giving legal advice or financial advice), i would sell that property to ensure that you did not just purchase with the goal of moving out early and taking advantage of lower rates and lower down payments for purchasing your home as a primary residence. 

My biggest road block right now is finding a PM company.

Third party servicing company for $35/mo handle taxes, insurance, escrow, tax forms, statements etc.