Besides, there isn't anything on TV, what a waste of time.

They wasted their money testing something which most likely would have a little asbestos.Just because something is made of asbestos doesn't mean you have to remove it, particularly if it's still intact, like a vent that blows outward.According to the inspector, all these things have a fraction of a fraction of a percent of releasing an asbestos fiber and somehow getting into the interior of the house.After looking at the report, tenants freaked out, and do not feel safe living in the house.

Buy conventionally with title insurance or don't buy at all. having had sub too foreclosure rescue a major part of our business model until it became basically illegal in WA and OR for the reasons you suggest.. the same rules apply buying a home sub too with virtually no equity is a waste of time and money unless its in a SPECTACULAR location .. you need equity to absorb when the buyer who bought from you on terms for next to nothing down defaults. which is often.. and now your stuck with cash in the house.. your stuck making payments to the senior and then you probably have to rehab once you get it back.not to mention having the loan called.. 

If there isn't a strong benefit, perhaps I'm wasting my time? 

Additionally, many comments from others in other states not familiar with local Los Angeles codes and such are also a waste of time, if you don't know them, you should not be giving out poor or incorrect advice, people get sued for less than that.If you want to talk in general terms, then generally speaking, an S Corp is better for flipping and an LLC better for holding long term.

I actually tried to use guild mortgage here in San Antonio to refi 5 deals and i was very disappointed with their representation/local loan officer- horrible made me waste about 2 months while paying Hard Money for 2 months with two deals.

You'd be wasting your money. 

Hence, snake oil seller.Regarding your other questions:Any wholesaler who can't produce interior and exterior photos of a property they're trying to sell needs to lie down and take a nap: They're just wasting everyone's time!

The pre-screening and charging some kind of application fee will get rid of most of the tire kickers and most importantly will keep you from wasting time with people who don't qualify anyway.

I'm sure every investor agrees that no good deal should go to waste.