We've provided this proof MANY times and had cases dismissed against our clients.Your PMC could have handled this better, but since you took over the process, you probably have no case against them.

I called a lawyer but they didn't even know as it was too specific of a situation.Want to avoid putting myself in a bad spot and make sure I handle ESAs well in the future.

They handle everything—guest communication, pricing optimization, cleaning coordination, and maintenance—allowing you to focus on scaling or other priorities.While you pay a percentage of your revenue, the time and stress saved often outweigh the cost, especially with larger portfolios.

If the market is tough, I reduce the rent rate over the full 12-month term.

The flat fee buyer agency fee reduces the amount of the buyer credit/refund, generally by $6,000 (although options range from $999 to $8999, depending on how much help the buyer wants from the agent).

How did you handle it?

Planned energy-efficient HVAC installations will replace outdated ceramic heaters, reducing tenant utility costs, lowering insurance premiums, and qualifying for utility reimbursement programs—a win-win for tenants and investors alike.Inflation HedgeReal estate is historically a strong hedge against inflation.

Some will handle their own renovations, while others might negotiate a TI allowance.

That is the traditional way to handle it.

You'll likely also reduce your cost of living by moving to a stabilized apartment.Depending on the cashflow and debt paydown, you can use this strategy until you've built enough equity to reinvest.On the other hand, getting into a multi-family after refinancing will also help you build substantial equity to rinse and repeat in the coming years.