I was not involved in contracts, funds, etc. 

From day one I treated my involvement in real estate as a real business.This means, I had an advertising budget, a lead generating and follow up process, a back end process and money source and above all an experienced mentor.  

I read the fine print and found that the 90 day guarantee and how to get the $1,000 invested back involves actually sending him 2 qualifying deals.

Diversity is great, but the fundamentals for real property are too strong in my opinion. 

You don't want to start playing sides here and getting involved in these kinds of debates.

The PM handles almost everything except the decision-making.Would it be rude or inappropriate if I communicated directly with the PM without involving my realtor?

I am also curious about when/how an attorney/legal involvement comes into play with this.

Keep abreast of the latest fraud techniques and adjust your criteria accordingly.Educate Your Team: Ensure that everyone involved in the leasing process understands the signs of application fraud and knows how to react when they suspect fraudulent activity.Legal ConsiderationsWhile it's important to be vigilant against fraud, it's equally crucial to conduct all screenings within the bounds of the law.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

I've had a keen interest in investing for as long as I’ve been involved in real estate.