Because reality is most consumers in the TK space come with an assumption that one presenting as a TK company is the one who own's the property, did the reno, did/does all the things, internally, no affiliation etc etc.

If Holistic REI is a break-off of that or the same owners are affiliated (which may be a reason for the name change) I would be very cautious.

Randy Hughes at https://www.landtrustsmadesimple.com/ (no affiliation) has information about the forming your own land trust.

I think its a great group and respect so many of the guys that affiliate with it.

In my personal experience I was inexperienced and my company a brokerage (which are affiliated with many banks) held my hand through my learning process, paid me a base salary, gave me leads which I split my commission, guided me on how to attain relationships with realtors and how to generate leads,  they have many accounts with real estate brokerages where they are the exclusive lender which was a plus.

Are you affiliated with any of the city housing programs??

Also, thewholesalerstoolbox.com has a link to another affiliate that provides such info but requires a subscription. 

It was possible for a resident to view a property, be approved, sign a lease, and move-in without ever talking to or meeting a human affiliated with the owner or property manager.

If you don't want to give yourself a part-time job, I would consider using a local management company not affiliated with the building. 

Yes.VRBO has its own Expanded Distribution Network which includes Expedia Distribution brands, such as:TravelocityCheapTicketsOrbitzExpediaTrivagoKAYAKOther affiliates that specialize in vacation rentals.I get < 10% of bookings from VRBO in my markets so this is my experience.