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!

Before you close, can the rent from your buddy and the midterm tenant cover your mortgage, taxes, insurance, plus a bit extra?

They like extra room to avoid accidents, etc....Just my $0.02....

So your saying select No Damage Protection and just submit an extra charge when it's warranted? 

I just wondered if working with one of these mentor groups would add an extra layer of expertise, or if it wasn't worth the hassle.

They’re built for heavy use and have faster drying times—usually 30–45 minutes—without needing major electrical changes.If you’re up for a bigger investment, adding extra stackable units in the garage could be a great long-term fix, though it’ll mean some electrical work and setting up proper ventilation.I’d probably go for the commercial upgrade in your current space first—it’s quicker and might solve the bottleneck right away.

I allow pets and charge a pet rent of $35 a month, its nice bit of extra money and pet owners tend to stay longer as tenants.

Tell him that you are running out of funds and you hadn't planned on the extra 20% he's charging on each bill. 

The extra income is not worth the disruption to our neighbors.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Eventually, I realized that if I kept waiting until tax time to organize my books, I would never escape the stress (and extra CPA fees).