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!

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

My cautionary tale for shopping lower and you need 100% clarity on what's covered and extra fees.

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.

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!

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

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.

However, when peeling back the layers I find myself at dead ends time and time again.