Most service or trades people us included increase the rates for customers we don’t want.  

These companies are fly by night hence why they don't buy their own properties...

I feel like it would be great to trust a property management company on all of this, but it would be hard not to step in if you could do a better job at screening bad tenants (eg screening HUGE future problems).I initially managed properties myself, but now I delegate that responsibility to my business partner, personal assistant, or a property manager at my brokerage.Most PMs I know will send you an applicant for final approval and you can get on the phone with them and ask them questions

Some "regular" companies also just like to spit out high dividends.

These are self managed through my small STR management company.

Questions Regarding Property Registration Restrictions in a Joint Venture Model:Are there any restrictions when attempting to change the property registration with the county (through the title company) if the property has an active Hard Money Loan or DSCR Loan?

My main focus on Florida stems from an established working relationship with a property management company there.

Another avenue would be to call your utility companies and ask about installing additional meters.

You'll want a title company/closing attorney who understands how to do this correctly.

It's possible rates have peaked based on trading flat and taking a downward turn last week!