@Matt Cole referral, reviews of the latest reviews, don’t be discouraged on negative ones from tenants we work in a conflict market at times but any review average above 4 is the way to go.. also make sure they respond to both positive and negative reviews

Very curious to see an independent review of a success story (hopefully) from that service (there are a few reviews in the forums that have caught the attention of employees with roofstock).

Review their management agreement.

The following year I started buying small multifamilies, then a 14 unit, then a pool of multifamilies, a commercial property, an office building, then a 50,000 sq ft office building and now I'm developing a condo/townhouse subdivision, I'm considering a mixed use development project, and reviewing several offering memorandums on multifamilies and commercial properties. 

I do all the permit work myself and adjust immediately to the items that will go into review if at all possible.

A quick review of a reputable notes for sale site shows 183 available single assets (Mortgages, CFD, Deed of Trusts) for sale.

A quick Google search and after reading some reviews, I reached out to a PM company.

That's why it's important to review them during your due diligence period.That being said, a lease is a contract.  

If you're able to get a better picture from someone who can lay eyes on it - it might be worth paying for those scopes ahead of purchasing in order to get the deals you're looking for quickly and more often.I'd try joining local REI groups on Facebook that may be able to provide you with reviews and recommendation of investors, contractors, and realtors in the area that may help you expand your network.Best of luck to you!

As far as the real impact, it can depend on what you want to do with the property, if you have a discretioanry review the City will ask you to relocate the utility...which is often cost prohibitive.