If you are a trustworthy, ethical operator that focuses on adding value - you will attract that.

Are these numbers trust worthy?

Do you think that this sounds like a trustworthy thing to do?

For me - the key is a trustworthy person on the ground to help buy and manage the properties.

We have been going through all the steps and have come to the point where we need to locate a trustworthy and reliable contractor to renovate our houses.

Even someone I trust might not be trustworthy for you.

PM me if you'd like his info.Would love his info if he is trustworthy and good at RE tax issues!  

Please if you are a (or know of a good) contractor who would be dependable and trustworthy, please let me know

So, leaving the deposit with the PM is a business risk for the landlord - one that I myself accept (because I have a very trustworthy PM...), but this client may still be smarting from his bad experience and may be unwilling to accept it.

I reckon even if they are trustworthy (and your conspiracy theory is therefore unnecessary), what you'll be fed back is: the "good deals right on MLS and other sources" aren't so good after all.