We also have a bank account at a smaller Chicago community bank, but there technology isn't as good to be honest.I think @Jonathan Greene's main point is don't step over dollars to pick up pennies. 

Rental competition seems like a big one, but I’d love to hear how you weigh other factors too.Thanks again for sharing your experience—it’s really helpful!

Those that use PM's have pointed out that there is a cost factor of also having to manage your PM as well - following up behind them, making sure they are doing what they are supposed to be doing, etc.Hope it helps!

If less than the main Invelo package then what would upgrade costs be?

That's the reason why we sign leases in person, so we can go over the main issues in person and make sure they are understood. 

In Britain it's typically split between buyer and seller, 1-7% total, average 4% but with total transaction costs factored in it's actually more expensive there.

Problem with Zillow and FB is they have this annoying "1-click reply" where people can just click on your ad without reading it and you get an automated message "Joe is interested in your apartment at 123 Main St."

One of our Main principles is that we do not take any upfront fees ever !

I'm in Iowa and while not KC, I think the factors are probably similar being in the Midwest. 

I'm sure that factored in to the government trying to find a way to gain ownership of the land and the only solution appeared to be a land swap.