Modesto hadn't crossed my radar before.

Cross-checking different information for inconsistency is a critical step.

@Nicolette YorkRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

The property is back on the market.I understand their(both agents) sentiments and your thoughts about submitting another offer did cross my mind.  

I'd strongly encourage you to make it easy to be found and cross-referenced across the social media platforms you use.

I wish I would have known about the VA loan when I was in the Marines but I have used it since.  

Which they dropped after I said i would settle if they dropped the cross claim.

Without the SSN the ability of the CRA (consumer reporting agency) to cross reference information is hindered. 

Is demand for Hazel Green actually higher than Harvest, Owens Cross Roads, or New Market? 

I'd be happy to run the numbers and cross-check for you.