That's also the policy for my team.So now we have been able to adjust that and our clients can decide if they see a value in what we offer and want to work with us - or pick someone else who is cheaper.So you can try to negotiate the $499 with that agent, but the much more important question is: are you picking the right agent?

Maybe someone else has had luck in Florida, hopefully they can help us both out!

Without knowing anything else than what is here, my guess is your obstacles are either zoning or prohibited basement habitation.

I'm going to go ahead and disagree with everyone else here. 

Get a restraining order, no trespass order, and anything else you can throw at her.

The insurance company needs proof that the heating was turned on when the pipe burst, or else we are out the $10k. 

know you directed that to someone else, but that’s pretty good. 

Like anything else, there are pros and cons and focusing on only one side is only half of the picture.

When you say swap out carpet - do you mean ripping off the carpet and replacing with laminate flooring or something else?

There's always something new that comes up; I know you're eager, but I'd keep accruing those property management hours on someone elses' dime.