$800 per month for 12 months, $9,600 extra cash and profit for sending some letters out. 

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 are concerned that the smoking/smell will turn off prospects as well as the extra cost of cleaning up areas after smokers move out.The building is in Illinois. 

That's an extra $16,500 for next investment i.e buy a property with extra $66K price tag. 

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

So, the question is, is it worth the extra cost (time and money) to add my listing to VRBO? 

So I should not be paying any extra taxes.

That’s an extra $70,000, all because we didn’t settle for less and allowed the buyer to dictate the terms.Key Takeaways:Don’t settle for less: Just because a buyer tries to leverage you into a lower fee doesn’t mean you have to accept.

I have used two companies, and while they are both more expensive than regular insurance, they have extra coverage that is specific to STRs.  

Also, on the flip side, I'm staying a few extra nights after the conference if anyone else was looking to extend their time in paradise and hang out with some cool cats and kittens 🐱😅Details:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/904/topics/1212073-bpco...Looking forward to meeting and getting to know everyone!!