Your expectation might be different than the contractor.Generally both parties have insurance and all that, but there is shared liability in the project.  

They wouldn't let the agencies I paid buy the property because they refused to sell to a 3rd party. 

Another option is going the turnkey route, where although you will be a long-distance landlord your level of involvement will still be minimal, as the turnkey company and the property manager handle most of the daily hassles. 

If you're asking them to write up multiple offers a week I assume that takes a decent amount of time on their part. I

Bill the Agent said that he will meet the Seller Directly and ask him to write an email to all parties to confirm his consent.However, it seems doubtful as the Seller's Attorney seems to be pulling the strings and may be thinking that his Seller can keep the Earnest Money Deposit.Sorry about the long explanation, but that is about the relevant facts of the case as I remember it.This has been an INCREDIBLY frustrating experience for Kevin.

I know a homeowner in an HOA where the HOA keeps forcing him to repair a little retaining wall that keeps getting hit by cars/trucks backing up into it due to being in a cul-de-sac. This retaining wall is about 3-4 f...

Victor Argueta Don’t they pass it on to a 3rd party reviewer?

And I make sure I keep all conversations via email and text to confirm and have proof that I explained my intentions from the beginning BEFORE I sign anythingIf you don't fully understand the contract you are using (that sounds like a big problem), then you should contact the 3rd party that drafted it.

No, just 25 yrs of experience being involved in literally thousands of deals and watching realtors do things the wrong way or take shortcuts, loosing deal after deal for my borrowers is what has taught me what works best.Unfortunately, down here in FL, everybody and their mother has had or has a real estate lic. and too many think or lead their clients to think they know a lot more than they really do. 

I recommend talking to a ranger about their maintenance as it may be more involved than you think.