I’m trying as hard as I can to make it right for anyone that had a poor experience. 

Management treats line employees quite poorly and lying is just part of the job.

I have eagerly wanted to get into this space..I had a few calls with Sunrise that had some pretty poor answers / or lack of to my questions so was leaning toward Four Peaks since those conversations went better. 

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Their plan is to raise rents (on the poor remaining souls, improve infrastructure and exert some sweat equity. 

I have poor credit, which has limited my loan options.Closing Costs: Roughly $22,000, covering prepaid taxes, mortgage insurance, lender fees, and HUD consultant fees.The Shortfall: $25,000Initially, I planned to use a down payment assistance program in Detroit, but due to misinformation, it turns out I’m not eligible.

This was poor advice.

But that will be your decision and at least you have options.

I have a similar perspective, as I am right on your heels with the same decision, so I'm naturally inspired. 

They normally do a very poor job that will have to be corrected later - drips on the floor, doors walls and molding, poor job of cutting in, bleed through on the walls.