Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

Paid 12800.based on google mapsThe property is a mess.

Do you have a preferred type of property and price range you're looking for in general (knowing the costs can be different based on they market)?

I will also have my agent there with me to offer comps to aid in their appraisal if they are receptive to it. 

If it is recorded as built in 1920, that is what the insurance will be based on.The most valuable update with regards to insurance is the roof. 

My wife and I have obtained three traditional loans and one lease with the option to purchase, resulting in most banks turning us down based on debt to income (non-portfolio lenders). 

I offered to break the lease but tenant did not take it. 

These things going to court you have to Steel Man the argument and if you can do that with a good base for your side being in the right/wining the argument then you may be able to win in court.

@Steve Vaughan  when we went through the 08 to 2010 debacle and over 200 landlords handed me back their houses.. and lost ALL their money... it was an eye opener and they were all landlords all west coast based   a few on east coast.but they walked..  

@Rami Refaeli I am on the Fort Worth side of the metroplex but the company I work for is based in North Dallas.