Yes, you'll have some costs and time spent to keep your license active, but having your own broker's license would give you extra flexibility in the future. 

In college towns like South Bend, features that appeal to potential landlords (like extra bedrooms or separate entrances) will boost ROI.In colder climates like Indiana, spring and early summer are often the best selling seasons.

I only work with folks if they communicate.

Folks, I was talking to a turnkey company to buy an investment property, and looking at a few properties.

The cleaners are able to make the beds right before they leave and the extra set stays in the unit for guests. 

And you should always have a backup lockbox on your property in the back yard with an extra key. 

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 return on investment will come a bit later down the line as you free up your time, focusing on higher leverage activity and having all these extra qualified leads coming in. 

If this is your goal to live off of rental income you will need to acquire many properties until you reach your overall goal of making enough off rents that will cover all of your living expenses plus a little extra for fun stuff.

We rented to them as they had cash from selling their home and paid us first, last, and security plus 3 months of rent extra.