I understand credit reports can be sticky but what about rental history, references, etc? 

Also sold some that way, too.The best rate I get is 6% and I have excellent credit, references and larger down payments.  4% is just too low.

Ancient history.It's interesting to know there are fake leases out there floating around, along with the fake pay stubs and fake references.

"I don't like Realtors, they should all rebate" just posted a follow up to his crazy "mortgage broker calling the seller without telling the seller's agent" idea and what was his solution???

Gradually move them from being 'problem aware' to 'solution aware' to making them understand why they ought to work with you. 

Sorry I don't have an actual solution.

They have always referred me out to someone that presumably gives a discounted rate for everything except a will.  

And since we refer a lot of the work to these smaller contractors, we can figure out a solution for any issues or additional scope of work that pop up.I would try to find a good GC that already worked on several projects with a fellow investor that you trust.

@Amy McArthur what "details" do you need that are not public record, and what "prep work" are you referring to?

Does the property you are referring to have enough equity to get a HELOC without paying the mortgage down?