Additionally, especially for groups that built their company on retail investors, it is a major shift and risk to step away from dealing directly with decision makers (many retail investors will see a few ads or hear someone on a podcast a few times, have a couple calls and invest.  

Others play hide & seek games with their intentions.If you're interested in the Detroit market, DM us. 100% agreed with Drew.Most will have an ulterior motive so stay very diligent.Best advice I could give for investing long distance is to not do it lolI moved from Australia to the US in pursuit of real estate.I suggest the same for others that are looking to make real estate investing a "real thing".Easier said than done just packing up and moving to a lame town just for real estate so I get it...But certain sacrifices need to be made if one wants to achieve certain success.Just my opinion."

If the fan is not properly attached to framing or a for-the-purpose brace, they certainly can vibrate and become loose enough to fall.Having the ability to move air when temps are uncomfortable provides pleasant relief, and is FAR less costly to operate than an AC, which may be an important issue for the Tenant.

I did check out the Market Maker feature though, and I feel like it's somewhat OK.

Find an attorney who's a Deal Maker!

I don't mind source of income protections, I don't actually care how tenants make rent as long as they do and it's more or less on time.

I would like to grow my real estate portfolio and ultimately make real estate a big chunk of my retirement plan.  

Another benefit is you can enter the market sooner with a lower cost of entry( down payments 10-15%), helping you scale and make real estate a full-time income source sooner.

Over the long run you will pay them MORE than you get that is why purchased warranties and insurances are HUGE money makers for those who provide them.

But I’ve also had to replace entire refrigerators because the ice maker cost $600 plus $250 in labor to repair/replace.