I've noticed now in a few markets property managers are getting picky on what they manage.

He paid for common area access, built a bed in his Land Cruiser, pocketed the rent but we had agreement on what the pocketed money could be spent on (seeing we were paying the rent). 

Here are some common pitfalls I see for new investors from the private lending perspective:• Insufficient Funds: most lenders are going to be able to lend a first-time investor somewhere around 75-80% of the purchase price of an existing property + 100% of your estimated rehab budget (or an 80/100 loan, for short).

It's not common that loans in good standing are called due, but it does happen, regardless of what people tell you.

It seems like gripes with PM companies have been a common theme lately.

Eviction and foreclosure are two common real estate processes where you always want to use a lawyer from beginning to end.

I also noticed that tenants who are on DHS scheme usually have a higher turnover (e.g move in and out rather quick).As a foreigner, I have to rely everything on the property managers.

It is common for most OOS investors to invest in the midwest.

Have you noticed on BP thread after thread about assorted syndications suspending distributions, going belly up, taking measures to prevent going belly up? 

While engaging with the Bigger Pockets community, I've noticed many investors seeking funding.