They also give you between 10k-15k skip traces depending on the package you choose.                      

I think it depends on what you're looking to do.If you are wanting deals on or off market, partner with an investor friendly realtor that can hook you up with properties that the come across on the MLS or off market.Funding I have some contacts I could connect you with when it comes to hard money. i'll send you a connection request!

All three houses cashflow and she is not interested in selling at all as this is her retirement plan and main source of income, however due to excess cc debt, a high DTI, low credit score and lack of financing options, she is extremely cash poor. she is at the point where she could and I think should declare bankruptcy on those cc's, and move the houses out of her name. in order to get financing, all houses need to be in LLCs, which they aren't.in order to kill a couple birds with one stone, my mind goes straight to 1.

I highly recommend (1) checking Google reviews and (2) asking for DATA to back advertised claims (ex: average turnaround time to close a work order, average tenant satisfaction score, etc.). 

It all depends on the seller.

It all depends on your risk tolerances.

It depends, a big con is you do not get to see the interior of the property.

At the end of the day, this all depends on your budget. 

Whether it is one or both as guarantors depends on the lender.

As always it depends and only you know what's in your best interest.