The initial reaction if you are asking how to find someone is resistance, but if you frame the question like you are trying to help them out and offer $ to someone if they put you in contact with the owner they'll do work for you.

My latest investments have been passive rather than active...in MHP and SS.  8-10% preferred returns, IRR in the high teens+, top tier operators in the country, 20+ year track records, recession resistant asset classes. 

But when I ask questions about their status, it’s met with resistance.

A good quality laminate or vinyl flooring will last longer and be more resistant to wear and tear.

I know some folks out that way and might be able to connect you.I can understand your resistance to working with hard money lenders (I am one!)

out to a nice lunch (we can't resist offerings of food!).  

These recession resistant investments can make steady returns and offer plenty of resale opportunities.These are the most common types of real estate investments that you may be interested in pursuing.

A suggestion might be to remove off the market and resist a day later so it can look like new listing.As many others suggested.

Hvac tech hereChange the filter, call it a day.As others said, dont expect anything from someone cutting you a check to liveIf its a furnace, the heat exchanger can crack from poor airflow (extreme cases)If its a heatpump, the indoor coil can get clogged if filter was installed improperly, or got sucked through due to high resistance.

If that same person tried to raise capital I imagine they would receive  the same resistance.