Especially if the CPA/firm is working on a (high) flat fixed rate.

Betting this market is flat for 5-10 years to absorb the 50% inflation from Covid $. 

If the answer is yes, you can go Nathan's route and maybe recoup a third or so, but IMO not worth it.We focus more on preventing these situations in the first place with solid screening and frequent inspections, once the damage is done it's too late.Milwaukee is currently the second most competitive market for tenants right after Mimai, FL according to the Q1 report from rentcafe.

The new mortgage on the new $340k duplex home which is an FHA loan is going to be a monthly payment of $2800 and we will refi ASAP (the current rate is 6.7%) when rates go down.We have done some nice improvements on the SFR and will be refinishing the wood floors before a renter moves in (July 1) so feeling like it's a great opportunity for the right long term renter and we plan to screen prospective tenants well.We are taking a $20k HELOC on the SFR for the downpayment and plan to pay that off within 12-18 months.

Fact, if you dont know how to screen or manage, all mine will make more money. 

Buy right and have written screening criteria.  75% of landlording effectively is tenant selection.

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

Fitchburg Listing Inventory has remained flat for the first quarter of the year, below the previous year with Sales matching near half the previous year over the last 2 months.

There is a fundamental difference between charging a flat fee like you are to cover administrative costs and running a maintenance arm out of a Property Management Company that encourages discounting work so they can recognize an additional revenue stream. 

So, we're very familiar with the S8 program and tenants, and how to properly screen them to avoid the worst ones.PM us if you have additional questions:)