If you're going the umbrella insurance route, perhaps see if it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).

You also have to setup a routine that drives toward your goals on a regular basis.

But the truth is that property management companies routinely mark up repair invoices to cover their staff cost fro managing the repair.

Over the last several months, the tenant has been letting the dog poop all over the yard and routinely doesn't clean it up.

I do these routinely for my clients and we use our own money.you provide a first position loan at no more than 55 to 65% of finished value.

It was so good I put off my 2 hour walk that is part of my daily exercise routine. 

The crew car was a bit aggravating as people routinely disrespected the rules and drove like maniacs.

A few important things I would be looking for:1) the experience and credentials of the broker who supervises the company as well as the lead property manager2) the services they offer and how they line up with your needs and expectations3) the use of technology to make their job and yours easier 4) if they have a landlord-tenant attorney on retainer to help guide them on legal issues (not to mention the creation of lease agreement, landlord forms and notices, etc.)5) their process and policy for a) listing, b) application, c) tenant selection, d) routine inspections, e) maintenance services, f) property and tenancy update reports to you, g) lease enforcement policy, and f) move-out process.6) property owner reviews (you can't always rely on Google reviews, because they may not reflect actual quality of the company, but still) 7) beneficial programs for both owner and tenant 8) a property management agreement that would indicate they know what they're doing and have the experience to know what matters in a PMA.

I charge 10% of the monthly rent, and if I have to go to the property in person for a routine inspection or to oversee a large job or high ticket estimate, Its $25/hr + $0.50/mile driven.Hiring a professional manager is ideal if you dont have the patience, mental space, or availability to receieve random spur of the moment repair and emergency requests.

. $0 for normal or routine maintenance2. 10% of the rehab ONLY if it is over $2,500.