This makes me very uncomfortable.

Ready to rent properties can routinely be found for 40k or less that will rent for $650/month.

it's just me and my bat light and I already feel uncomfortable.  

If it is routinely done it does not make sense to do it.

Here's why:- Does NOT charge me an upfront set up fee- Associate Broker for Keller Williams- Charges for routine maintenance and minor repairs can be taken from rent so I don't have to pay money upfront- The guy in charge of their maintenance and repair crew is a former building has over 23 years of experience in construction, home inspection and building maintenance.- They are easy to get a hold of.- They are very professional, contact me every week to keep me informed on progress of my most challenging rentals. - They are very knowledgeable and help steer me clear of "questionable" areas for future investments.- They've also helped out a few BP'rs with their properties and I've gotten good feedback which of course, is a big deal to me.I'd like to point out that although Detroit has the same challenges that any large city would have, the biggest issue is locating a legitimate PM who's not out to take advantage of a long distance investor.  

I'll do all the work, you help me purchase it and we share the profits 50/50 etc etc"If that feels uncomfortable another popular approach is to say something like "Hey I found this amazing deal, do you know anyone that has $XXk dollars and would want to invest together?"

The app used to be really good but has turned poor they routinely screw up and draft full rent payments early and then tell you its their fault but I am left trying to straighten it all out very frustrating.

People come in asking about rentals routinely, I had no vacancy when one tenant moved out and I think they routinely turn people away that are checking on condos for rent.

I asked for the routine documents including leases and utility bills.

They understood, and they acted.Don't make yourself uncomfortable by calling them personally.