However, I have heard and read of many horror stories of landlords working with incompetent property managers who provide no real value.In attempt to avoid this issue, I am doing my due diligence and asking investors for referrals of trustworthy property manager.

What you were able to do- makes a good case for not disclosing all the amenities one provides- publicly.

Just stating that waiting will also likely make the cost of what you want to buy go up if the last 98 years of real estate data provides the future direction.

The value of the info he provided cannot be understated.Residential RE is more challenging then a few years ago, but there are a lot of ways to make money in RE.  

They can help you find discounted deals, which is key because off market properties often provide better cash flow than those listed.3.

You do not need to provide tax returns, W2s, paystubs, etc.

Our mission is to provide new and affordable rental homes across Indiana.

So actual benefit is hard to nail down until it's actually tested/required to provide protection in the event of a lawsuit. 

They are very nice and can be helpful providing you what you can and cannot build on your property (Set back, height restrictions, front look etc).

Also, providing value to others at a high level will pay off for you in the end if you stick with it.