3) If their handyman can't handle a repair issue and they have to hire outside contractors, many PMC's will then charge a markup for their time - but they don't tell you this upfront or disclose in their management contract.

Tell him you'll give him a call :) This is one of the reasons why we tell tenants they need to vacate the property for any major repairs.  

Be sure to factor in repair costs to keep things profitable.

And 3 days a year I spend about 30 minutes pondering a repair, rent increase or turnover choice. 

So, he's claiming the home warranty won't cover... fine, what's the repair cost?  

Typical renovations include:Cosmetic Updates: Painting, flooring, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and landscaping.Structural Repairs: Fixing any underlying issues such as foundation repairs, plumbing, or electrical updates.Efficiency Improvements: Adding energy-efficient windows, new HVAC systems, and better insulation to increase the property's overall value.The goal of the rehab phase is to increase the property’s market value while making it an attractive place for tenants.

., repairs, taxes) must be paid directly from the SDIRA.3.

One is the $10,000 repair expenses.

Those are the cost of doing business.I will use my clients property, purchased last year as an example:(57,000+6228-3500)/$190,000=31% IRRMy client lost money throughout the year(repairs, vacancies, etc) and had an 8.1% interest rate.All this to say if you can stomach a few down or flat year, you will make a killing!

Assume break even cash flow while rented which includes a generous $600/mo repair fund.