You can report it as theft just like you would if they took  appliances.

I think most of these replies are correct, but it really boils down to one thing: unrealistic expectations of what is possible/likely. 

It looks like there are some properties priced in this range, but they will not cash flow.

then the investors like myself are limited partner?

Therefore, that fee is there to make sure that they are getting the job done the first time.Anyone who is saying that they can do a great PM job and won't charge you anything besides the monthly fee, is most likely going to fail out of the business because they won't make enough to stay in business, hire and grow.It is very important to understand all the fees associated with a PM, but I encourage you and your friend to not shy away from a company right away if you see they have fees on other things other than a monthly cut.

I have a duplex in Austin and would like to leverage my equity! 

She then proceeded to harass the landlord and property manager about EVERYTHING- the sewer, the gate, the garage - everything was not to her liking.

But it sounds like thats not what they wanted to hear. 

They could be looking at the space to check legal egress, ceiling heights, window location and size, fire separation between units/hazardous areas (like boiler rooms, etc.) or a whole host of other things.

I am looking to connect with local investors, experts or any like minded people from Regina or maybe from Saskatoon as well.