If you have a small and/or basic unit I think it could be looked at as optional. 

My idea is to offer my skills, such as social media management, painting, or assisting with various menial tasks, in exchange for the opportunity to learn the trade.

We have offshored our reservations department and have them assisting with reservations related administrative tasks but I believe you will still be extremely involved in the day to day without a PM company. 

Basically, California considers you “doing business” here if you’re managing the property from CA, so they’ll want you to pay that $800 annual franchise tax—even if your property is out of state.

If they cant be bothered to provide basic proof that they can close before tying up your time, then they will be a nightmare to deal with once under contract. 

James and his people who manage the program are nice and give basic sales and negotiation advice but not much that moves the needle in any situation.

The IRS doesn’t seem to have a problem with people who meet the material participation requirements even with only a few months left in the year, as long as the hours and tasks are well-documented.

James and his people who manage the program are nice and give basic sales and negotiation advice but not much that moves the needle in any situation.

Does anyone have a template with basic Scope of Work Pricing Estimates?

For example, California has a TDS and SPQ, basically tells the buyer exactly what is going on with the house, and the seller needs to disclose or the buyer can come after them for damages..