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!

The calculator estimates that operating expenses are equal to 50% of the monthly income.  50% is a rough guide. 

San Diego SFH rad average rent increase of $600/month last year (source Core Logic).  

I just had to pay for and its being installed today a new HVAC at 11k.. on a property that I net 1k a month on .. there went a year of cash flow Poof.

I'd hate for a temporary dip in the quality of the tenant pool to be giving my landlord "spidey sense" false alarms on account of taking an extra month or two to fill a unit.

Great PM. check came in monthly.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

I would like to get an opinion before I purchase my first property in about a month.

Only thing is it won't be easy to track especially if you have a 10 unit and all the rents are all $450 a month. 

The husband had a good paying job that had a slow season where he would collect unemployment a few months per year.