In the past, I have owned residential real estate in remote locations ( other countries than my own ) and been successful in buy-and-flip, buy-and-hold, and some simple small-townhouse developments.

They communicate only after I had to contact them.

This would not solve the problem for just simple high water users with laundry, showers, water grass, etc. but it is a quick way to find those leaks that are not fixed.

I know it sounds simple, but good PMs do not deal with bad areas for the most part.  

A portal that allows investor and potential investors to access deal information, communicate with sponsor, get questions answered, and access their investments 7.

It's really very simple math - buy it low, rehab it appropriately to gain a higher value (ARV). 

This form is 10 pages long and isn't simple to complete.

Otherwise, you probably will end up with a cheap, bad at communicating company who you will end up regretting hiring because they aren't actually getting anything done. 

The lack of clear communication from the lender left us in the dark, wondering if this deal would ever see the light of day.The night before closing, we were still in limbo, with no confirmation that the deal would go through.

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.