Hi Crystal.  

While I have no crystal ball, I live in a mid south high growth area where home values will appreciate above average over time, its "staring me in the face" to buy now even with the "recession". 

They are not negative on PM (for the most part) just negative on the consequence of hiring a poor manager or not being hyper-diligent about watching the details of your property.I can tell you that there are great property management companies out there, you simply have to be patient and be CRYSTAL CLEAR from the beginning on how you expect them to handle your property.As far as costs, I think a company that charges 12-16% (that is ALL charges added in and annualized) is probably a company seeking to operate like a proper business.

At great peril to my liberty I have hacked his daily schedule...8 am:   Wake up in Portugal and be thankful that I achieved my dream of living abroad in a non-extraditable country, Count Money8-9 am:  Chant with Natalie using crystal to overcome any soul challenge, Count Money9-10 am:  Shower, Breakfast, read and delete nasty comments on social media, Count Money10-noon:   Count money, eat lunch (reminder to yell at in-house chef for cooking steak to medium rare vs. rare)noon-2 pm:  Consult with business and legal team on how to keep the plates spinning so I can Count Money2-4 pm:  Film new YouTube video sitting on pile of money (off Screen)4-4:15 pm:  Dodge call from mom asking for bailout for investing in houses, Count Money4:15-6 pm:   Find a way to sue @James Wise, Count Money6-8 pm:   Late dinner, meditation session (For minor "soul issues" that don't rise to level of "Soul Challenges", Count Money8-10 pm:  Read book "Dummies Guide to Hiding Assets", Count MoneyYou are clearly his 4:15 - 6 pm slot James.    

Look at Brandon turner’s crystal clear criteria.

It became crystal f’ing clear at this point that whether i had been guilty or not there was no way the city was letting me walk away (or stop the zoom call) with my STR license intact.

Again, just to make it crystal clear, I don't work for Jack and am not speaking on his behalf or on behalf of his company at all.I can say this -- in my experience they have been a class act.

No one has a crystal ball. 

R2D2,I don't have a crystal ball, nor do I need one.

In them I am crystal-clear in explaining the title problem.