I had done extensive reading and research on best practices and entity implementation that would best meet my specific needs.  

Is this a predatory practice by PMs?

Simultaneously, develop a detailed scope of work and collect bids from multiple contractors to compare costs and timelines.

They might be fine managing new construction, but I have seem MANY investors almost tank from their fee schedule on managing older homes...i would compare it to almost predatory practice.

I would recommend finding a way to continue to practice in some capacity, at the very least to cover living expenses.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

However, as a newbie, you don't know enough yet for this to make a difference.I'd put this in practically the same leadgue as the BP calculator.

Like Fiya, posting about my loss and this frustrating experience will hopefully expose this company's faulty practices and help others steer clear of Tyler Deveraux, Ryan Woolley, MF Capital Partners, MFM, their new companies, and groups like them. 

Quote from @Virginia VanOeveren: To start as a private money lender, educate yourself on real estate investing and lending practices, define clear loan criteria, and conduct thorough due diligence on borrowers and properties.

The articles show the devastation done by the lack or poor business practices of the IHA.