Reputation is everything. 

If I ever saw that contractor around again, I would tell my client that this contractor is poor quality and/or unethical and that I do not recommend doing business with him because of previous violations of trust / reputation.

Remember, your reputation is everything, if you're legit, buyers will keep returning to you.

Have received a proposal from a reputable HVAC contractor to provide a 1 year Preventive Maintenance plan which includes 2 preventive cleanings per unit per year (and also includes testing, general maint, adjustments, etc) and includes 15% discount on repairs, 24 Service Calls and no Overtime. 

I talked with a reputable company who claimed to be totally unfamiliar with the program and had reservations about having to document things a certain way.

They have good reviews and a good reputation.

I’d get an inspection from an inspector with a good reputation as a hard *** and then go off that.

It's probably a good idea to walk the land with a reputable builder too.

Don't you feel that is wrong and not to mention you're making a reputation as not being a trustable investor or member of your REIA?

Its also likely that if it shut down, there was a reason and it may have a bad reputation.