Unfortunately, most PMC contracts are pretty vague making it a challenge to get useful information.3) A mix of the two aboveSome PMCs have internal handyman type ServiceTechs for small jobs that they bill hourly for, but get bids for any job requiring a licensed contractor.An owner should understand what type(s) of the above that their PMC uses and discuss as necessary to better understand.THE CHALLENGES OF GETTING 3 BIDSWe wanted to touch on this topic because it seems to be a pain point between PMCs and owners.In theory, it's easy to get multiple bids - you just search online for companies and contact them to get a bid. 

What is the speed of the internet, is it hot water (international property holders), is it AC.These basic clear descriptive items are great because if the price is fair and it clearly states the benefits.

I recently moved back to the U.S. after almost two decades working in international development and entrepreneurship across the African continent, from co-founding a tech-enabled logistics company in Ghana to negotiating public-private partnerships for infrastructure investments in Senegal.

We've seen this soooo many times in our Detroit market:(Have actually had owners choose not to do business with us because their previous PMC didn't require it - so, they thought we were the incompetent ones.Have also seen incompetent PMCs wiring funds internationally to owners - and these owners not having an ITIN, EIN or SSN!

Most don't have the systems and processes internally that institutions require.  

I have a feeling it was an internal "ball drop" that turned out to be very unacceptable.

Yes you can use commission as sourced funds for down payment on a conventional loan.However some lenders have internal overlays that don't allow it.

De nada 😎I don't know that market at all (FYI, I don't see this is other Midwest markets where my CFO clients buy properties), but I suspect it's related to perhaps the international investors that agent may work with...they are often cash buyers as it's very difficult to borrow here if you're not a U.S. citizen.

Sounds like internal accountability is really important to you!

For non-United States (alien) insurers, the insurer should be licensed by a country outside of the United States and should be on the NAIC’s International Insurers Department (IID) listing of approved nonadmitted non-United States insurers.