So the question is - why would someone entering a deal/assignment need a gator to cover EMD?

The idea of house hacking a multi-family property is a great way to cover living expenses while building equity.

You need to be skeptical of track records that only cover the last 8 yrs.  

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

@Noah Schulz what does the lease state about payment and what period the payments cover?

- Insurance policies (some may not cover rent by room)- Friction among tenants regarding common spaces

Tenant damage, beyond normal wear and tear, tends to be covered by the deposit.

They have stepped in to cover repairs for me, pressured mngt to do the same, introduced me to other PM teams that would perform better, shared multiple resources with me to assist with the sale of the properties and have spent ample time helping me strategize overall about what to do with these properties.

I'm trying to figure out if I can get the consistency in MTR for the price I need to cover the mortgage. 

Might I suggest a separate addendum with regards to the septic system that ALL adults sign and covers what you want them to know.