If your average heating bill is $150, you may not collect enough in the winter months when the bill reaches $225 but you'll collect extra in the summer when it drops to $65.

Many investors do end up getting their own license because of this, others don't want the liability and extra work.

   #9  SWEETEN the POT:    Do not think that paying extra rent is going to entice owners to rent to you. 

the insurance companies are not charities; they deserve to make reasonable profit for providing the insurance.  

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

This 2 to 1 ratio is required because 1) they are work and my time deserves to be highly compensated. 2) big rehabs have some risk.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

I find tenants really appreciate that little extra touch on move in day.

I've been on the western slope for over 30 yrs.I built my primary, its; Slab on grade, stucco, concrete roof, painted with E-84n roof soffits and tailings fire caulk (anti-ember) vulcan fire vents, 4 car wide concrete driveway, extra large house numbers, red 3/4" hoses on reals @every corner, completely denuded of vegetation 100ft.

In many markets section 8 is higher than market rate. and investors need that extra return to mitigate the risk of sec 8 tenants generally speaking.