Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

How else can I verify past performance? 

If we built a spreadsheet of the overall responses from the Mafia and how many were veiled attempts at business, I would bet it is close to 80 percent.I know I am not the only one annoyed every day, so please post your thoughts here so BiggerPockets can review them.I do know someone who bought multiple properties with a former Mafia member and the properties are still performing so this isn't a referenda on how good the agents are.

If you own multiple rental properties in the same LLC and, god forbid, something goes wrong with one or a few, the rest of the performing properties are put at risk since they are also owned by the same LLC.

She'll quickly learn which properties perform best, how to handle tenants and contractors, and much more.  

I hope that makes sense.That said, you can do research into the company and see if they have a good rep, etc; however, if they don't perform you are out the money.You should really only pay the lender if the deal closes.

The aforementioned Trainers used me because we actually performed.

I do have stocks that I could liquidate to throw at the principle but they have been performing great lately and I’d rather use those funds down the road as another down payment on a future property.Any advice appreciated Christian

So I am thinking my next move since I don't like how well the mail performed,  is to try SEO.

Furthermore, in our lease we outline that if the tenant fails to perform their maintenance obligations than we may complete their obligations on their behalf and at their expense.