He does not state what his experience level is, but I have a feeling that this deal would have taken a beginner about 12 months to complete. 

No one's perfect and honest mistakes happen and a PMC often needs guidance as to what level an owners wants to maintain their property.Wasn't trying to solicit your business,so I'll respond via DM about the rest of your questions:)

Your real estate agent will help determine what level of staging will make the most impact on your house and market.They can help you decide if professional staging is worth the investment, or if you can knock it out with their advice alone.

This level of professionalism becomes second nature.Frankly, when you come from a corporate background and you enter REI you are shocked by how primitive most "investors" operate.

I learned that with an A-Class tenant expectations are higher and had to step up my level of service.

High level local impacts are rising rents from Santa Barbara to San Diego and high demand for luxury purchases.

Short term is always tough but not impossible at all especially with the high level of education and good hospitals in MA.

Place these footings strategically after you have jacked the house up to proper level.

Pricing and risk levels are about the same for the same type of stuff in either city.

Hey Jadan,Here are some high level thoughts:1.