Confirm that the warranty applies to the type of property you own and consider whether the annual cost and service call fees make sense compared to just handling repairs yourself or using your own trusted contractors.

Once I gave them the online option, however, and the bank didn't deliver one tenant's check causing a late fee, they've all used the online option.

When you add up legal fees, lease fees, loss of rent, etc. it can add up.

* Do you have a setup fee?

Keeping pets requires a one-time nonrefundable pet fee of $200 (per pet) as well as an additional $20 monthly rent for each approved pet.

During the 2years we’re spending $ on attorney fees, and I’ve got that “queasy” feeling, especially since it’s questionable whether or not the properties are worth the amount we are owed. 

Then mortgages get collateralized and sold to Fannie or Freddie so they can keep lending and make money from the original fees.

I heard it cost $100 filing fee so I didn't want to waste money if I didn't have to. 

How much is reasonable for management, accounting, and rental commission fees?

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.