Always ask for an LE and a rate sheet if the lender can provide it without pulling your credit.

What is the typical cost and who pays the fees?

If you move out early, the landlord can charge a fee even if you find an acceptable replacement tenant.

Just make sure you understand the legal and tax implications—having a solid contract and knowing how to navigate assignment fees is crucial.Financial Planning and Tax Strategy: Since you're already in the process of building your credit, now's the perfect time to start thinking about your long-term tax strategy.

If she can navigate through that kind of mess and still pull off a win, that’s exactly who you need in your corner.Wishing you both smooth deals moving forward! 

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

What’s your personal favorite list to pull?

Hi Nadia, here's a few things to consider:Credit Score: Set a minimum, like 600-650.Income: Require 3x the rent in monthly income.Employment: Verify stable employment.Rental History: Check for positive rental references.Background Check: Make sure they don't have any criminal history.Security Deposit: Typically 1-2 months' rent.Pet Policy: Decide if you'll allow pets and set fees if needed.

But I suspect you will find what most do that its darn tough to next to impossible to pull off. 

They are at 7 and 9 years so far.)My PM pays for themselves in too many ways…I don’t face any fair housing violations because I’m not keeping up on monthly changes local, state and federalThey take care of advertising, showing, rent collection, charging late fees.