I can only see the benefit of forming a self performing property management company if you believe you can be more effective on cost and service than the local 3rd property operators and even cost can be tricky to calculate because most focus on the management fee that's charged rather than the cost to put out fires when they do arise.

Find an Ohio lawyer to not only defend you on the government charges but to go after the contractor.How much real estate experience do you have?

She apologized but did not rebate any of the fees which when I require a second visit I get charged (and she did charge me for a second visit because some railings were down at the powder coat on her first visit). 

If they’re doing it for dirt cheap and gave great service, I’m a lot more likely to give them a “bonus” than if they charged me full rate and took a long time to get to the worksite.I don’t think there’s a hard and fast rule on anything, but if you want them to treat you well, you need to treat them well (pay when asked, provide meals for him/her and their crew, be flexible when you can, pay extra, etc.).   

An agent can provide information and guidance…an investor is still in charge of making the decision to buy or not.

But upon looking at court records this person has multiple driving violations and charges of criminal trespassing.

You get to rent to professionals who are less likely to trash your property, you get to charge a higher rent than long term, and you're being paid by large, 3rd party companies that are extremely unlikely to not pay rent.

A good CPA will provide greater value in advisory and tax savings through proactive tax planning than the fees they charge.

Under the Fair Housing Ammendments Act of 1988, Emotional Support Animals are protected under the class of Disability.Whether the ESA is legitimate or not is a completely different question.But if they've been there for 5 years and they are a good tenant, then who cares?

So far, I have received one call from a legitimate property seller.