So far I am happy with my property manager but constantly want to be on the lookout/speaking with other investors in Detroit about their experiences with their firms.

Would there be a certain area that may impact the business positively or negatively? 

With DSTs you need to make sure that the various fees don’t negate your profits.

I would try to verify the negative information and if in fact true, then it would be a pass for me.

It speaks to the property. your 1st pic says "blah....".

I've done this so many times it is crazy, so speak with experience.Also in small towns trades can be tricky. 

There are rules and situations unique to each state and that is why you want to go with a local lender vice someone just reaching out to you telling you they can do it. 2) Better recourse if the lender screws something up: a local lender has more skin in the game so to speak as if they screw something up their name will be mud to local real estate agents in the deal.

Most that have negative feedback about the product are not educated about it.

Additionally, you may wish to speak with a CPA as to whether or not becoming an S Corp is the right decision – they can assist with reducing self-employment taxes.

The issue with section 179 expense is that you normally have to operate at positive income.Under most circumstances, bonus depreciation is better since you can take bonus depreciation even if you operate at negative income.