I have been kicked out of every form of communication relating to this deal.

With the internet, there aren't really do overs -- most websites have other websites that grab (legally or illegally) information . . . it is pretty impossible to make anything disappear once you put it online.

Thanks, Jim Rice in person or online?

If you do not find success there, there are some online companies like SpaceJoy, Decorilla, Havenly etc.

If you understand how to screen very well, communicate with them respectfully and can somehow understand the dynamics of the community, you will be ok.

You can often get better rates with a national lender, but the customer service is non-existent, communication probably sucks, they may ask for the same documents multiple times, etc.

It shows up in my online account, but they have not allowed access to the funds.  

Can't find any reviews online on that.

I'd really vet the developer, their past projects, talk to prior partners (GP & LP) to see how prior development deals worked out and how the communication was, etc.

As I understand, landlords there cannot charge application fees, security deposits and evictions are VERY challenging.Have communicated with several PMCs and investors in Ohio market and not aware of any real differences from Michigan.