As well as leasing without seeing the apartment in person does feel weird.

Yes, if the person quit claiming had that right.

Make sure that you look at the booking and details on what the person signed.

Those list are being sent to thousands of people, and the person sending them has to make some money too. 

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

Would love to see how performance pans out over the longer term.Also, my personal gut tells me with turnkey that the properties are not BRRRR'able as you're essentially getting them post-renovation for their actual appraised value and not below.

That person answering the phone in the office should be professional and clear. 

It's considered personal property, it's not attached or affixed to the property like a site built home is the best I understand it

In comparison to personal residences, investment properties may demand additional documentation and underwriting requirements from lenders; nonetheless, a credit score of 730 is generally regarded as acceptable and may qualify for advantageous loan conditions.

With that said, it doesn't me it can't be something that the right person wouldn't be able to take care of.