You definitely pay a fee, but you can get to deals quickly when first starting!

As a landlord you might want to go with a cheaper "named perils" policy instead of a comprehensive homeowner policy.I guess the good news about your HOA fees is that you're not being hit with an assessment in addition to higher fees. 

These are fees separate from rent.. imagine them doing that across 100-200 properties it's wild. 

- Retainer/Deposit Fees – If you charge a retainer for mid-term stays, how much do you typically require?

.🔥 Here’s a preview of the agenda:Mastering the Art of Choosing Syndication Investments with Brian Burke (Limited to 50 attendees—extra fee applies)2025 Market Update: Trends Shaping Passive Real Estate with Brian Burke and Jeremy RollLessons Learned from a Challenging Year with Paul Shannon, J Scott, Jim Pfeifer & Tyson MillerAdvanced Tax Strategies with Amanda Han and Matt MacFarlandInvesting with Self-Directed IRAs with John Bowens from Equity Trust Company Live Pitch Slam with LP Panelists: Paul Shannon, Chriz Lopez and Jim PfeiferPlus, network with fellow investors during interactive sessions and build connections at sponsor-hosted dinners.

Along with a kiddy-pool sized litterbox in one corner of a room, cat urine and feces in the OTHER corner of the room on the carpet (newly installed by the seller when I bought), and a smell that made my eyes water walking in the front door.The lease has a clause for Tenant-Caused Damages resulting from tenant negligence.

If they seem agreeable, then you can ask if they would prefer to cut the cost down the middle or would they prefer to purchase the supplies and you will assume the cost of labor to install it. 

However a couple larger items that should have been discussed: the pipes would freeze every winter (we've since found a fix), no water shutoff exists in each unit, the well pump has to be turned off and cut water to all 18 units, no pest control was ever done on the property, there was a unit that would take on exceptional water during rain due to improper prep and installation of a new concrete slab.

Instead of just writing "property maintenance," note activities like "installed new light fixtures" or "deep cleaned kitchen for guest turnover."

Instead of charing a percentage of the monthly rent, they charge a flat fee with no add-on fees and no fees during vacancies.