We invest in non performing loans and do some private lending as well.

HUD performed extensive due diligence on us, and had to approve us as buyer's and our management company and mangers.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

Lenders that don’t require an appraisal will perform a desktop appraisal but will typically have a very conservative view on the value of the property to protect the company’s investment.

You can use a tool like AirDNA to get estimates of property performance in your specific market and with your typical size and configuration of home.

Thanks for sharing more details - we do agree that the PMC seems to be lacking in performing their services. 

We will see more investors walk away because the properties aren't performing well, but other investors will pick them up and the quantity will remain high.Rates are anyone's guess.

Here's a link https://www.oregon.gov/ODA/shared/Documents/Publications/FoodSafety/ServiceAnimalsposter.pdf The BS factor is off the charts with some clients...Then it gets tricky because you are only allowed to ask certain questions as to whether the dog has been trained to perform a specific task etc.

Petersburg for over 30 years, I can attest that the last two big hurricanes caused significant damage, but they were the first in a long time.Condos and townhomes tend to perform well, especially if they're located on the Intracoastal Waterway or within 3-5 miles of the beaches.

Title companies perform detailed title searches, revealing all recorded liens and their positions, ensuring you have a clear understanding of any potential encumbrances.