But number two is more telling; did the mentoring company have reason to believe that a majority of the people it sold its mentoring service to AND performed the suggested activities would most likely fail.

I'm a software engineer diving into the real estate world, currently working as a software engineer at a real estate company (just a coincidence), in my position as a software engineer I'm doing a lot of cool AI stuff, that gives me the ability to build and create tools for myself to find deals (maybe will share about it later).Currently, I've got one property in Toledo, Ohio, that's currently rented, and I just bought a new one in Cleveland.I'm here to soak up knowledge, connect with folks from all corners of the globe, and share what I can.

But there are some challenges; notably it's easy to rehab out all your equity and it can be hard to find contractors/vendors sometimes.Also, a small town can be particularly vulnerable if it's reliant on one major company if that company leaves.

Companies like Proper Insurance can be both your homeowners policy and STR commercial policy in one. 

v=vdL7edltXIAAriz AG alleges that major prop management companies all used the same company for data

I work in tech, at a software company however have a real estate bug.

You should inform the title company that you'll be assigning the deal to an end buyer, so they postpone the municipal/lien search but proceed with the title search to ensure there are no issues with the title.

Why do these companies feel like they need to charge so much, especially upfront?

@Soumya Brijesh, I own a property management company in the Rio Grande Valley and can assist with any PM needs you might have. 

You are dealing with professional property management companies.