Be trustworthy, grow your network, and funding will get easier when you find a good deal.

The research and online footprints of both the wholesaler and his business partner make them both seem trustworthy (licenses are current, no suspensions, active involvement with thousands of posts here on BP, no red flags on the BBB).  

I get this situation a lot, and for me, I have my brother on site that shows the property.To me, this sounds like scam for the following reasons:1) If the landlord is in a different state, he will most likely get someone trustworthy to show his properties.  

That extra cost "went away" btw...I'm posting as an observer looking at both sides thinking it's a good lesson for everyone to either carefully choose a VERY trustworthy agent to tend to one's business OOS or meticulously monitor the work being done. 

Not only am I looking for someone with knowledge but also someone trustworthy as I’m willing to build a potential future partner relationship as I have some money saved up and ready and willing to take action and invest!

Are there other good, reliable, trustworthy PMs in such a small town?  

Although, I will say, a solid and trustworthy hard money / private lender will be invaluable when you're wanting to scale up your business. 

Link below.https://www.amazon.com/Long-Distance-Real-Estate-Investing-State/dp/0997584750It's published by Bigger Pockets and has a ton of helpful advice and strategies.Once you've found a good  home inspector or realtor for example, they will typically know other professionals that are trustworthy and reliable.

I think it will come down to (as it will anywhere but maybe especially there) whether or not I can find really great, trustworthy people to work with. 

One thing I'm taking away from this case is, wow, this long, drawn-out foreclosure process is not even trustworthy.