That easy question to answer will be a really great litmus test in your due diligence toolbox.If you are evaluating a REIT, it would be wise and prudent to do your homework and select the appropriate professional to guide you.

Everyone's time is valuable.I do group showings to save me time, give the impression that the place is super desirable (because everyone is there) and you eliminate the risk of no shows since you would be there anyways.

The reasons they identified will not impress the judge and you will win as long as you followed the proper procedures.There is no way to ensure that they won't damage the property, but you have recourse if they do.

Years ago I have sent yellow letters to 1,000 selected addresses in a suburb of Milwaukee.

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!

Your thoughts and commentary as an 18 year old is impressive!

It would also be wise to educate yourself on what a good PM does and doesn't do, how they do it, what they charge and why, etc.My book, The DIY Landlord, will be out in December and can teach you how to select or supervise a property manager.

Here's an article with things to consider when selecting a cost segregation company.

I am pretty impressed with DoorLoop it feels like a more complete Rentredi with better backend technology stack and a United-based support team. 

Some people know this and can decide to take advantage by either reporting false accusations about syndicators or engaging in selected partial truths.