Hi Ben, I'm way new to this and I'm not as far along as you are, but I wanted to say I can relate to feeling alternately encouraged and then like my dreams might be unattainable.

I work a full time job at a wood shop building custom cabinetry.

Here’s the big question: Is property management all about profit, or should it be more of a customer-focused experience?

As you said, this allows you to track LLCs (locations) and properties (classes and/or customers).

A syndication was way overkill because there were only 5 capital partners so they customized an operating agreement with their attorney that outlined roles and responsibilities, distributions, membership interests, etc.And you don't have to have all this stuff figured out right now; it's very customary for us to assign the contract to whatever customized entity we end up forming.Just one caveat. 

While trying it out, call their customer service and see how they treat you and how knowledgeable they are on their product.

I updated the kitchen with high-end appliances, installed custom cabinetry, and added modern finishes throughout.

Some of your requests may fall outside this manager’s standard practices, and customizing services for each client isn’t practical for most PMs.

I agree that pricing a rental too high is a classic mistake than can make it sit, but don't you think encouraging landlords to rent quick will make them compromise on the vetting of the tenants?

I've heard nothing but complaints from customers AND their franchise agents reegarding the quality of their 800-number service center.