Unless you're charging bare-bones prices, someone will want to control their own comfort.

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!

Shop around for multiple inspectors but here in the Reno, NV area they all charge about the same.

We're doing the disclosures now and I was quite surprised at the 2.469% of Loan Amount (points) Origination charge which brings the total Origination charges to $16,500 (Property cost is 645K, 10% down).

A good financial planner will save you a lot more in taxes than they charge. 

I rejected a hare-brained project proposal, and a -$14k charge stayed on my account forever.

I'm not fond of all the junk fees associations charge members.

I threatened to dispute the charges, because it feels as if they are randomly making up the numbers.

If you don't follow the process perfectly (such as by not delivering notice on time, or in the right way, or charging unfairly such as for normal wear and tear) you will be SOL and could even end up having to return the security deposit or even pay them more $ above the security deposit. 

That's a pretty dire situation as an economy we are currently in with no relief in sight.I'd sell as a lease/option to someone who can’t get bank financing (such as a successful business owner), getting 20% down and basing the strike price as a 20% premium for 2 or 3 years down the road, charging a reasonable interest rate to get cash flow.