The latter might be way more challenging as you will have no external support and nobody to really stir you in the right direction.

Abad Marroquin So the leases are one thing but I believe the bigger issue is that an external property manager that somehow doesn't believe that leases are necessary, prudent, etc.

Hello BP members,I operate a 10K SF external entrance lodging establishment in the North Augusta, SC area, collectively known as the CSRA. 

She claimed to have lost her job.The PM firm - after external "pressure" - agreed to extend their original rent guarantee to me through December (when the current lease would expire,) and to get the tenant evicted at their cost, as soon as legally possible, as well as to find another tenant at no cost to me.  

I am getting high quality leads as they are hand picked from a guy who's only focus is creating high quality lists.and I am the only one he his selling to in this market.

They might come back in the future but there's a big push to make them external only.Tenant market is solid but not rich.

I worked in construction prior to engineering school and I have the skills necessary to do a Fix and Flip without the need for an external contractor. 

Probably but at least with most townhouse and condos you have a HOA or Condo association that regulates standards to follow and the association is responsible for all external maintenance.  4.  

I even went around looking for any fb groups and even checked external meet up websites. 

If you do any external seminar or coaching programs that would be paid directly by the agent.So, outside of the initial setup with the local board and the technology fee, agents don't have to spend anymore money if they don't wish to.Outside of the KW training, the local board offers some free and some paid training.