In fact, the more issues that arise, the more profitable theses properties become for the ancillary service providers....and you want to know why these investments are pushed aggressively by so many (besides of course requiring nothing more than a pulse to buy them). 

We even did a mid-year check in meeting in person but felt like he did not provide us any guidance.

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

Maybe any wholesalers, investors, fix&flippers, landlords willing to share any experience.I am a fast learner and willing to provide my business, trade for trade, to learn how to acquire my first property whether that would be a small 4-8 unit building or start big with a 20-unit building. 

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.

Not all areas are bad and some of the areas that are labeled as bad, aren't that bad and provide the best cash flow!

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.

It's important to keep in mind that everyone you hire is providing you a service - no one is guaranteeing you any outcome.

It provides valuable market data that offers insights, unlike the free version that offers none.