We decided the cost was too high and it was not worth it from a financial or risk perspective.  

If you need any recommendations for estate attorneys or CPAs in San Diego, feel free to send me a message.

Feel free to DM me if you'd like more insights on all this (we don't do biz in Alabama so got nothing to lose).Here's some other "copy & paste" advice on how to search for a better PMC:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I want to make sure that both of us feel like the deal is fair and equitable for the risks and rewards involved.Any guidance on how to approach these key questions would be greatly appreciated!

Your credit at risk and might affect your ability to buy a home in the future. 

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

A good PM should protect your interests and anticipate potential risks like this.Let me know how it all shakes out!

intrest free credit cards and cash How did you add value to the deal?

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