People claim that 1031 investors over pay all the time just to avoid taxes.  

Again, that is my opinion, and I'm sure others will claim they are truly turnkey.A turnkey operator finds or builds a property.

However, proving material participation with a full-time job can be challenging, especially if tasks are outsourced, as the IRS scrutinizes such claims.

If it is only one flip for now, I suggest you find a CPA just to advise you on State filing requirements, ensure you are claiming all write-offs and issuing 1099s, etc.

This may be needed to protect you from claims later.4.

They can't keep claiming they don't have time to find a place to stay as they've had time. 

@Robert Zajac pretty sure BRB charges less than an 8% management fee, so just as @Nathan Gesner states, they are making up for being below the "industry standards" by charging more elsewhere.BE CAREFUL about PMCs that claim they don't charge a markup on maintenance - TIME IS ALWAYS MONEY!

Hey could also claim he was mentally ill, not of the right mindset, he could argue he did not sign the agreement someone signed it for him.

You can try small claims court, but nothing is enforceable, so it is mostly a waste of your time...and some of the problematic tenants know this.I agree with Jill, if they do make payments, take cash or money orders-no cheques.

One claimed that their clients are getting $200 cash flow and I asked if this was a someone buying in 2024 or 2014.