I did basically push one incompetent appraiser out of the San Diego market because his appraisals were so bad he was getting the reputation he deserved (I won 2 large appeals and he left when I was appealing a third which sucked for me).  

There is also the local knowledge of a market like here in Lake Tahoe where lending can be trickier so an offer with a local lender might get chosen because they have a reputation to get a deal done vs a national lender that can have more red tape and a slower process. 

When I asked Amy about this she sent this to me in her reply threatening financial ruin on me and my family if I complained to the BBB (no idea where she even got this from), but this should tell you all you need to know about this company:"Our Corporate Attorney wants to make it very clear to you, Jason, if you complain to a 3 rdparty or post anything negative online about the company, associates, or coaches you areintentionally maliciously defaming our company and since our reputation is veryimportant to us that leaves us no other option than to have our Corporate Attorney sueyou for Defamation and/or Fraud.

Hey Imdad -Honestly, I would just listen to the reputable companies out there that are doing a great job.

You could also reach out to a local, reputable, property management firm to see if they offer a la carte services for lease preparation, application processing, move in inspection, etc, if you are planning to self-manage but need some help with the more formal items.

I target small and midsize companies who care more about cost than larger companies because they may be more willing to work with another housing supplier if they're able to offer lower rates. 

They are VC-backed by Tim Draper and other reputable VC's.

;-) My GC in colorado has had his subs stick with him for 10+ years and has a stellar reputation for under budg/under timeline rehabs... 

Quote from @James Wise: Quote from @Hector Perez: This is a funny post with many agents and brokers about giving a bad reputation to wholesalers.It's like me talking badly about real estate agents taking advantage of sellers in a real estate agent forum.Just because there are a few bad apples, it does not mean everyone is the same.I have encountered bad real estate agents, but it does not mean all are the same.I have also encountered many horrible landlords, but it does not mean all landlords are the sameWholesaling is just a real estate strategy so don't be a haters when you see people succeed in this area Correction.......Wholesaling is an ILLEGAL real estate strategy.

I think it makes sense to go with a reputable lender you know can close your deal and make it a smooth and seamless process, rather than chasing the "cheapest option".