Understand that they are doing this to make a profit, so it will be more expensive than coordinating maintenance yourself.It may be a decent program for a DIY owner that wants to just outsource maintenance, but you will have the same maintenance issues with this company that you would with a PMC:1) Higher costs2) Admins answering the phones & assigning work, that just know the basics about maintenance.

There's some mis-information and mis-understanding of AP, the process and it's effect in this thread.

I am not sure what type of real estate investing you're considering, but it sounds like, with your family and busy job, you won't have a lot of time to be hands-on or personally involved. 

The understanding you bring to each transaction, the ability to read between the lines, and the personal connections you forge are irreplaceable elements that complement the analytical power of AI. 

I took out a HELCO on my primary - I understand not cash flowing - could have taken out a lot more but only took 50%. 

Every unit has its own "microsite" of sorts with seperat msg threads and you can't write your own descriptions (which is understandable as they don't have seperate websites for different countries so they write "translation safe" descriptions for you), but still, it's no Airbnb.

While I understand appreciation isn’t something I should necessarily bank on, but I am looking to hold for the long term and eventually relocate to the FL.

Hey Marc - I understand not wanting to pay for plumbing work, but fixing the issue by getting a plumber might be the best option.

can't even begin to understand where you are today, but you and your family understand, and that's all that matters! 

I understand the condition of the property may not be great, but if you're just trying to get rid of the property, then why does the condition matter to you?