There really isn't a safe, secure way for someone to protect their interests.

Not sure where you are, but might be worth the drive.

Offer to help with lead generation, driving for dollars, cold calling, or even administrative tasks.

South End is great for appreciation-driven investors who want to be close to the action.NoDa (North Davidson): The artsy vibe and walkability have made NoDa a magnet for young professionals, driving appreciation in this district.Kannapolis: Known for ongoing revitalization projects, Kannapolis is positioned for appreciation.

Buyers don’t care if you shelled out more on the rehab, if you’re priced too high, you’ll end up sitting on the market way longer than you want, driving up holding costs.Lastly if your buying on market, REO or Corporate sellers are dominating and not as willing to negotiate as owners would.

Dont rely on national number to drive your investment strategy. 

Let's of NYC investors look at other cities in NY, Rochester, Buffalo, etc... they can drive to them to see them, and they know the state well enough to feel comfortable.Most of the rust belt cities in NY offer cash flow as well. 

Conveniently located in Bryan TX, within walking distance to A&M Bus stop and a short 5 minutes drive to College Station, home to the largest university in the state, Texas A&M.

So it's more-so there a construction/maintenance company, who uses a PM offering as a lead gen and capture device to drive sales. 

We have yet to find a PM that knows exactly how to drive top $$ rents.