Or suggestions for other companies that provide a similar service?

Quote from @Raghavendra Jakkani: The tenant should provide proof of income that doesn't require detective work.

For a partnership where you're providing all labor and the broker is funding the deal, a fair split typically ranges from 30-50% for you and 50-70% for the broker, depending on the value and complexity of your labor versus the financial risk they're taking.

@Jacob Hrip For a first-time investor, financing options like a HELOC or private funding depend on your strategy and risk tolerance.

It 100% depends on your contract.

If you are hiring a legal licensed contractor , he will provide you with a contract . 

Quote from @Tom Gorrell: We have 3 rentals in CA and one in Kentucky (total value about 2.5 M)some W2 incomesome pension incomesome syndication income and some from a business (s corp)  @Tom GorrellIf they are providing tax planning and/or bookkeeping with the tax prep, then the price is reasonable. 

This would depend on whether your property is overvalued by the tax assessor and in turn you are paying additional taxes on that additional valuation.

I'm generally a proponent for alternative lenders if they can provide better leverage or if they are needed due to time constraints.

Do you provide references?