The project went long and the bathroom situation was rough for a while, but I was always very transparent about what was going on.

Ultimately, you should ask for transparency into their operations, people and properties as well as timely (at least monthly) contacts.It is rewarding though after the initial hurdles, just like other RE opportunities. 

@Corina EufingerI have noticed that they are more willing to fight for competitive rates and be more transparent about the details.

We've both been very transparent and clear about money, cleaning up the building, and we both serve in the military.

However I will be transparent and let you know that the free version has many limitations.

In our experience, the cost most PMC's charge for this really isn't transparent because it's included in either:1) Their hourly charge for maintenance2) The invoices they send from their company or a maintenance subsidiary.If a PMC was to share with an owner their true cost, what would an owner feel is a fair markup for handling maintenance issues?

There is a vacancy in all markets for good wholesalers who treat it like a transparent business of connecting deals.

I'm being extremely Transparent with the situation on the tenant front.it was on the MLS , but yeah next time I gotta hustle and annoy the heck out of people to get things done.

My goal is to be as transparent as possible and find actually good deals that provide a Win/Win/Win situation for the seller, the buyer, and myself, so that I can build a strong reputation in my area.

They really help you through the process and are transparent with every part of the transaction and how it will operate moving forward - great for first time out of state investors.