You could give them a thousand bad reviews, if they are the only person in town offering a specific type of product, people will still do business with them.

It essentially includes having a buyer for a specific property BEFORE entering  in a contract with a seller.  

Podcasts on the way to and from work, and read a book right before bed, maybe even squeeze a few minutes into browsing some specific topics in the forums.

Maybe I am not seeing the full picture but any specifics you could share that they would bring to the table? 

They are really the only ones that can give you an accurate answer to your specific situation.

3) What specifically do you mean about needing cashflow proceeds in 2 years?

Its pretty specific to Oregon I dont see these in other states i build in.. although it could just be included in the settlement statements as a matter of course..

If you go RBTR, here are a few key criteria I've seen to assure comfort of living and lower vacancy / turnover:- at least 400sqft per tenant and no more than 2 tenants to 1 full bath -excess parking where folks aren't blocking each other in and you're not getting complaints from your neighbors about overtaking the street parking.

We have no control of the condition of your property, if the value will appraise at where you feel it will appraise at, selecting specific appraisers, making sure the title to your property is free of any liens/judgements, what the title company will charge you, how much the AMC will charge you for an appraisal, what your property taxes will be, how much your insurance will cost you, and the list goes on.. 

Speak with a real estate attorney about the legalities of wholesaling real estate in your specific area, the internet isn't the place to get legal advice.