When evaluating a property management company, it's important to look beyond just the management fee and consider the full scope of services and costs involved.For example, at our company, we charge a 10% monthly management fee, a $250 lease renewal fee (unless it’s a takeover tenant, which requires additional effort to establish a strong relationship - because usually people are changing pm companies for a reason), and the first month’s rent as a leasing fee.

You pay your agent at closing (think of it as an additional closing cost) Depending of the situation and of these options can be used by you and your agent to negotiate with the seller.

You should always require them to add you to their policy as "additional insured" or "additional interest" and you will be notified if they cancel or change their policy.

Unlike developed real estate, land requires little to no maintenance, has low holding costs, and offers various potential uses—from off-grid living to future development.What to Keep in Mind When Buying LandZoning & Land Use – Always check local regulations to ensure the land fits your intended purpose.Access & Utilities – Some properties are fully accessible, while others may require additional work.Financing Options – Unlike traditional real estate, land financing works differently and often requires creative solutions.For those interested in learning more, we regularly explore affordable land opportunities across the U.S. and can help navigate the process.

Here's an article with additional FAQs on cost segregation studies that you may find helpful.

It sounds like you’ve got a solid foundation with your rental property, and I love the ambition behind your plans to build a property management and maintenance company—it’s a great way to take control of your investments while creating additional opportunities.Best of luck to you! 

Lenders may count eligible assets as additional qualifying income by dividing eligible assets by 60.🔹 Example in Action:Rental income: $9,000PITI: $9,500 → DSCR <1 (not qualifying)Using $63,000 in assets → Adds $1,045 in incomeNew DSCR >1 → Higher LTV (80% instead of 75%)🔹 Why This Matters:✅ Helps investors qualify for better financing✅ Increases borrowing power and flexibility✅ Allows you to scale your portfolio fasterUnderstanding financing tools like this can be a game-changer for investors looking to maximize opportunities.

This is due to bonus depreciation which allows taxpayers to deduct 40% of qualifying property costs in the first year, in addition to regular depreciation for new construction and improvement.

Most of the time, an ADU will cost 100k just for that part and then you have to actually build the cosmetic part for an additional 40-50k. 

Those are some of the unique things we offer in addition to helping each investor build a strategic investment plan & roadmap to achieve your specific goals.