One option I see is including the fee in my listing (which puts me at a disadvantage to others as I will have higher fees until they all get the same email as I did), then leave the guest a check on the counter for them to use when they register.  

The brokerage assigned somebody higher up to work with the seller, supposedly this particular agent's supervisor.

Who can afford a rehab  bill 30% even 40% higher then what has been an exploading cost environment. 

TL;DR* Aggressively pushing 'maintenance' and for the most part for things not requiring any maintenance* In-house maintenance rates are eye-watering, way higher than what you'd see in even most expensive markets* Maintenance does not require owner's approval - RL reserves decision what to do when, cheaper plans have higher limits and all are at RL's discretion * Refuses to manage in many parts of townLonger versionSigned up for their service after a few conversations over the phone - owner stressed investor-friendly approach.

Hey @Will Mejia - I am super familiar with the tax benefits or the cost, but I would connect with some of the local Chicago Solar panel contractors because they will obviously know the cost and have good connections for the tax rebates.You can probably get a higher ROI elsewhere, but if you have an eco-friend itch, I can see why that makes sense.

I would love to know how some of you started building your portfolio and what your thoughts are on starting with a portfolio with a higher number of units.

higher rates have crushed cash flow.i never really used the rule to begin with. 

I am thinking why would a seller sell as is when he can sell normal and get a higher price?

Of course, this is just my opinion but I bet I'm not alone..If I'm an investor, I think the returns you're able to achieve in Costa Rica are higher than normal because you focus on these large properties and, as @Martin D. mentioned, prices in that country are too high and returns too low.

I'm imagining a lot of competition at the higher end valued properties and almost none on the lower end.