Hello @William Olszewski, I work with a handful of good realtors  that I can refer you to to see which best suits your needs. 

If that is true (I've seen a number of blog posts referring to that, but I haven't verified it) then wouldn't it make sense to go FHA, HomePossible, FHA, HomePossible?

I suspect that is by choice not by any aspect of the industry keeping them out.

@Cynthia Cyakokaki here is the podcast I’m referring to. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/biggerpockets-podcast-real-estate-investing-wealth/id594419649?

Are you referring to buying a portfolio of properties?

When I "screened" this guy, I got his license #, bond #, and three references (all of whom I called and received good recommendations from).At what point do you walk away and hire another contractor to come fix the job?

Lastly if you are not self managing interview 2-4 property managers and definitely ask for references and call them.  

Just reference page 37 paragraph 3 clause 2

I think in every market there are so many sub markets that you really have to be intimate with to make the smart choices. 

Account ClosedA good friend of mine owns a title company and when he is doing a closing for first time buyers he refers to the Deed of Trust as the "you pay you stay document".