We are a renter nation now, so get the best property you can in all aspects 

I also don't trust the dollar that much due to the screwy games the Federal Reserve and other national banks are doing to their currencies. 

They were a recommendation of my realtor (he's used them numerous times for clients), and I was very satisfied with them.  

I know our local banks in Oregon are and have been very very tight on SFR for rental purpose lending.. pretty much need a national lender

Assist the renter to qualify for a mortgage by getting them educated.The Housing Affordability Index measures whether or not a typical family earns enough income to qualify for a mortgage loan on a typical home at the national and regional levels based on the most recent monthly price and income data.Here is data from the NAR.https://www.nar.realtor/topics/housing-affordabili...Here are first home buyer programs by statehttp://www.hsh.com/finance/mortgage/home-buyer-pro...

She stopped by numerous times (we don't actually know how many) when we were not home under the guise of picking things up from the basement that she left behind.

Bigger/National banks tend to be a bit more restrictive, however, it's not a bad place to start.

The advantages are numerous but the big ones are vacancy protection, easier to manage, and commercial loans options.

These properties I have access to are off market and nation wide so I don't think it will be difficult finding buyers but would like some tips as to were to look.

Stop going to national brand banks and expecting a different outcome.