Look at the PM contract and verify the 8% is all inclusive and that there are not additional charges for placing a tenant, resigning a tenant, inspections, and dealing with vendors/contractors.  

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If you want to add it to places like affordablehousing.com then that gives you more exposure.  

Additionally, young adults are living together with no intention of marriage.  

If you ever want to discuss strategies, share experiences, or need additional resources, feel free to reach out.

Even a brief consultation can clarify your legal standing and provide additional strategies tailored to Raleigh’s market.Have you considered asking other local landlords how they’ve handled early lease terminations?

As someone who used to provide housecleaning services on their own time, in addition to being an acquisition specialist, I'd say if she has written terms for that or a website or service page stating that to agree to pay her.

Additionally, consider operational costs like cleaning, staffing, and marketing, as they can quickly add up.For management, outsourcing to a professional property manager or leveraging tech platforms for bookings and operations could streamline things, especially if you plan to scale.

Also, for flips, I like to reserve an additional 15-20% in contingency for unforeseen conditions or changes. 

This will provide you experience, a story to tell, and the credibility needed for adding additional clients.I'm happy to discuss more.