They would rather call us and ask a million questions rather than use google or try to figure it out on their own.

I've only seen the prop from google maps.

In MT RE agents can pay and be paid by PM's for referrals, but they can't pay to someone unlicensed).Most of our online owner leads came from Google search (where we were at one point able to be the #1 search result for a lot of the popular search terms).  

Ask for references, pictures of their work, if they are insured...google search them.May I ask why you want to do the rehab rather than invest in a turn-key cash flow property?  

He claimed he needed to call customer service to fix, but I think this is some sort of limitation with the VOIP service....Flag#4 - Kept asking me redundant questions that didnt make sense, showing a lack of knowledge in the lending industry.Flag#5 - Googling his name came back with a plethora of criminal cases/activity involving this name in other countries.

Do the free recommendations first that your quickly find from some google searches.

(In CA, the MLS also has access to this data available online for members.)Once you have the owner's name and mailing address, it's usually pretty easy to find a way to get in touch via googling / facebooking.

I'm getting it for personal investing purposes but will also be reaching out to other local investors for aid.

You can also google it and should pop up.Fannie Mae Guide Becoming a Landlord

Have you ever set up a Google AdWords account?