., and (3.) choose to rent quickly to the first person with $$$, rather than take their time to select the most qualified candidate even if it means having a lengthy vacancy.If you choose to self manage, you will need to know the landlord tenant laws in whatever jurisdiction you choose to invest, and have the backbone for this; otherwise, research and hire a top-notch management company to do this for you.I personally choose to self manage (small portfolio) and keep a stellar eviction attorney on retainer for all the reasons @Greg Scott mentioned.Good luck!

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I'm not sure of the structural integrity of the retaining wall below that holds the soil level for the entire lot.

@Jennifer Bryan I would suggest negotiating with the seller to retain the account for a period and pay you any rental income.

Due to damages exceeding the security deposit all funds will be retained by Foundation Property Management, LLC.

I would have to charge a minimum retainer fee because it wouldn't be worth it to me even at the full 3%.

Longer if heirs start fighting and facts are muddy.The option fee can also be used to retain a lawyer.

The only letter I received back from the insurance, was one that stated that they were not the carrier at the time of the incident and therefore would not defend us.So onto a 5k retainer to get a lawyer to write a letter stating that we had no liability in this case and to be taken off the suit. 

If the Purchaser defaults at closing, the Deposit will be retained by the Vendor as it’s sole remedy.6.

If you need more, you pay at $70 an hour, in 10 hour chunks at $700 up front retainer.