But I’m not insensitive to the security issue: I wouldn’t want unvetted, unaccompanied strangers walking through my home. 

You will walk away with knowledge and potential partnerships. 

I would walk the property (if you can) with a trusted contractor, but get the opinion from several. 

And I visit my markets were I work every quarter and walk every loan..

Starting small and scaling up is a tried-and-true path, and this community is filled with people who’ve walked that road and are eager to share their experiences.Feel free to ask questions, share your wins (and challenges), and tap into the collective knowledge here.

Agents want to sell you the house and then walk away.

I said Look I do not care if I sound like a B, we are NOT going to let them walk all over us

And, no apology is necessary, I understand there are many in the same boat as you.I totally agree with Dion, new note investors should not be thinking they will walk into a bank and buy NPNs at a steep discount, or even getting them to sell one note. 

Had a woman show up, 4th-5th time today because of turning the stupid knob & walking out. 

It appears you will have a simple filing a lot of CPA's may turn you down and many will take anybody that walks in the door.