What are odd of obtaining property doing this?

Think of it as a (hopefully not too) expensive lesson on the ins and outs of deposit management; I bet you won't make the same mistake again!

The one conversation I had on the phone was with a tech guy who had done the mentor program and seemed happy, but oddly was using is own internet website completely independent of Clever Investor. ( He repeated this fact several times?

This is odd, but it makes me feel they are more legitimate and not try to take the deposits and run. - They do have a catch that even if you waive the buyer agent fee as a leverage for negotiation of the deal, the brokerage will still charge the transaction fee.  

Though not cheap, Perrysburg has seen consistent appreciation, making it a good bet for long-term growth.Investing $100K+ in Toledo:If you're putting $100K+ into one property, Ottawa Hills and Perrysburgwould be top choices for appreciation-focused investments.

Sleek, stainless-steel appliances and durable, easy-to-maintain materials like quartz or granite are always safe bets.

I guarantee if you do that, yes, you will got some seller financed buys, i bet you could get some sub-2's. 

I would RUN from this 'Contractor', his attitude is bad and you will have other issues with him I would bet...

Networking and asking others in your market may be your best bet.

High-demand areas with strong economic growth and low vacancy rates are typically safer bets.