However, in order to garner these inbound leads, you'll have to create a trusted and reputable presence with Google and your potential clients. 

The moral issue, as well as the reputational issue, also must be considered.Often, the seller is left with the impression that he has a firm deal.

Only issue is I can’t find a reputable hard money lender in my area.

Marco Santarelli of Norada is pretty active on BiggerPockets and has a good reputation.

She has a good reputation locally and on BP.If the seller claims "no representation", and we can't walk through the property, and we can't be guaranteed to get an inspection, then should just walk away from this deal? 

The ones from John are more expensive, but not that much, and once you factor in the time it takes to assemble the RTA's (whether it's your time, an employee's, or a contractor's), the vast majority of those savings are out the window anyway.Man, as I'm typing this I feel like it kinda sounds salesy; I think because I just finished reading a bunch of promotional copy from a web hosting company I'm considering.

There are a lot of web sites with specific state law and even guides to help you. 

Wasting a month or more of their precious time while you look for and end buyer could destroy them financially and give you a bad reputation, so be prepared before you go in, knowing that you can ultimately help the seller solve their problem. 

What is the best way to find trusted/reputable GCs in this area?

Can anyone direct me to a reputable attorney in the San Antonio or Austin areas that can help me understand more about the Self Directed IRA's and establishing one?