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

If you talked to attorneys, why aren't you hiring them and following their advice? 

Business owners won't want to get tied up in litigation and if there is a good chance they will lose, it is easier to simply follow the contract.How would that work with a lower-end tenant? 

I understand how important privacy is to our guests. 

(I am starting investor, please understand)So many guys are buying in second-hand market, when original can not cover their mortgage payment because of the depreciating rent, and let go of their property at great value.

That way you have open forums, blogs, and messaging to ask questions, understand the syndicators criteria, and see all the posts syndicators are involved in.What criteria are you looking for as an investment for your next deal?

I understand that it's unrealistic to expect anyone to treat your property with the same level of care you would, but the company we hired has been a NIGHTMARE. 

I am hoping to learn more about how investors analyze their deals and make decisions, as well as looking to better understand general real estate investing.

Understand the multi-family market, scale up portfolio efficiently, focus on value-add opportunities, build a reliable team, stay informed, and engage with the community for support.Good luck!

@James Wise I began investing in Cleveland (from NY) this year, and I was following this grading guide for a while!