There are other ways to determine rental amounts like researching in zillow and/or rentometer, which I typically reference.

This not only refers to lay people; attorneys also can invest with no research.  

For reference, we currently build 1 million homes per year just to keep up with current demand.

Avoiding the occupants from squatting is best addressed with background checks, employment verifications, and references before signing the lease.

I'm guessing you got the same letter I received from REVA, although mine was in reference to a different DST - Reva One. 

@Ilir Livadhi I think you are referring to property wholessalers telling you how much the rehab will be - and as you see, their numbers are often not based on reality.

Sorry, no, when I refer a case like this to our Best Attorney the "JunkYard Dog of Eviction Attorneys" he threatens to strangle me!

@Jared FisherRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Ask for references which are hand picked by the GP?

My hope is I can gain their trust as a property manager and eventually be the one they turn to to sell later on or refer for business in the future.