If there are no records like that, they are ok for me because I trust documentation over what any people with their own agenda might say.

Funny how some of the people with problems don't want to be transparent and open (sarcasm).

On the other hand, if anything unexpected happens, you want someone who is going to watch out for your investment. 

A lot of people don't even know some of the more creative properties you can buy with a VA loan (like mixed use or even a 6 unit apartment complex if you combine VA entitlement with another soldier).

Sometimes, starting out, I see people focusing on LLCs instead of deals, which just sounds like the case for you (but I'm just saying!).

I'm looking for the most creative things people have seen or can think of, irrespective of how impactful it actually is to the bottom line or how much it would cost CapEx-wise.

Iv'e used a hand full of RE/ non-specific CRM's but was never completely satisfied. 

Calm down you monkey;)Yeah I am passionate when it comes to lead generation I HATE it when other people sell coaching/products and leave a wake of unhappy students behind.

Additionally, you’ll build equity and can leverage that for future investments.Flipping: On the other hand, flipping can provide quicker returns, but it’s generally more hands-on and carries more risk, especially in uncertain markets.

The other two that you mentioned seem to go hand in hand.