So in your case thats standard or frankly a bit better than those that force equity and have money.. the idea though of selling these to those that dont have the 50k in cash or ability to get it is what puts these neighborhoods at risk and to ask and investor to step in and buy the asset and then resell it for 3X that investor is taking a huge risk ..

I would regularly update your photos to reflect seasonal changes or recent upgrades, ensuring they are high-quality and well-lit.

., appliances, fixtures, landscaping) into shorter depreciation categories (5, 7, or 15 years) rather than the standard 27.5 or 39 years for real estate.2.

This is standard business practice - just look up how many settlements the SEC makes annually where companies pay millions in penalties WITHOUT ADMITTING to any wrong doing.- Cash-for-Keys is another example of this!

So for example, in the Orlando market, a 4bd house is pretty low as a standard but over here in the Tampa Bay Area a 4bd house is quite high on the STR ladder.  

I suggest you look for clarity on what resources you can use or companies can assist in using a small piece of that equity as a downpayment on another high-quality asset like the one you already own.

I think 5% is a pretty standard rate to estimate with, but beyond that you might be higher or lower depending on your approach to landlording. 

I can't speak to the quality of his course though as I've never taken it.

I get the fact that they want to be compensated for generating the initial inquiry however, wouldn’t they just charge the standard 5% rate?  

If the unit is vacant, we don’t charge a monthly fee.For situations like yours, where the house needed extermination and other prep work, we would typically only bill for the costs directly related to the work or services provided, not a standard monthly management fee.Your expectations aren’t unreasonable—getting the house rented ASAP is a valid priority!