Asking PM for Bids on Big Jobs

[Daniel Garcia]

Hi Team,

I have a PM managing 3 units for me in Central Oregon, a SFH and a duplex. They are charging me 9% after I negotiated with them to bring down the cost since they are handling multiple units.

I'm happy using a PM and they have been great about being in communication whenever necessary and never too much so.  I live in Southern California so I'm happy with the team. 

Here is my question: One of the units needs to be flipped and needs a full interior paint job. Is it fair to ask your PM to get you 2-3 bids on a standard interior paint job, or just leave it alone, that's what I hired them for?

I just feel like these are the bulky regular transactions that can quickly add up if you're over charged a few $100 here or there.

Thank you for your thoughts!

[Matthew Paul]

Management companies generally have their subs already lined up. Sure they can get more estimates , probably cheaper ones . But those estimates would be from un proven vendors .     And they are going to charge you to get the extra estimates .