The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it.We have a 12 page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

Where to spend the extra for durability and sometimes having to sacrifice aesthetics for durability, etc.

If you want to grow aggressively then having the extra cash available to you today is more important.

Private notes require more work than Stocks / Bonds, is the added return worth the extra work?

The seller pays extra compensation to the listing agent who then splits it with your agent (this is the way most transactions were done before 2024.

   #9  SWEETEN the POT:    Do not think that paying extra rent is going to entice owners to rent to you. 

The fact is that anyone who takes, leads, or carries away the property of another with the intent to convert it to their own use or deprive the owner of it is committing a crime. 

Having the seller carry a second is not a problem for the first, as long as their business with you is finished and the loan has closed.

I’m also looking into self-settled spendthrift trusts to add an extra layer of protection, especially as my portfolio grows.

One extra month of vacancy for the MTR could erase the surplus.