I don't know why they let it happen and just deduct the amount from my rent every month.I am just worrying if the management company is not trustworthy.

This certainly sounds intriguing, and also sounds like you could use a trustworthy company instead of those shmos. 

There are some good neighborhoods where those things won't happen but you really have to know your way around Jackson and have a good, honest, trustworthy PM that's willing to keep up on everything to be sure that doesn't happen.

I've used credit unions exclusively for the past 20 years, so am out of the "commercial bank" loop.SparkRent looks perfect, but I can't find much to reassure me that it's reliable or trustworthy. 

Then make sure you can get very good property management, a reputable company that has trustworthy references.

So the management company must take the position of "we use quality, reliable, experienced, trustworthy contractors whom we KNOW and TRUST, and who gives us a volume discount,  to handle maintenance issues in an expedient manner and WE CHARGE YOU A FEE FOR THAT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE."

@David D'Ambrosio I'm sure by now you already have a clear path on how to identify a good sponsor or crowdfunding platform to invest with.Being both a limited partner (passive investor) and a multifamily syndicator myself, I would be happy to chat further with you and share my experience as a passive investor and how I was able to identify a reliable and trustworthy sponsor that also happened to perform above our expectations.Like @Brian Burke said: "It's not a 'deal' decision, it's a 'relationship' decision"Good luck!

He has been an investor for about 10 years as far as I know and has a very good reputation for being honest and trustworthy.

Some states also require state residency.Real Estate Education: You must take certain classes required by the state, at a state approved educational institution.Exam: You must pass the real estate broker's exam.Trustworthiness: You must submit evidence of your trustworthiness.

He's honest, intelligent, trustworthy, a great negotiator and offers top notch customer service.