Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Maintenance and admins fees are high.

He showed me what I needed to do step by step, of course this came with a fee.  

They will be really happy because they can get into a house with a lower mortgage and you don't have to pay realtor fees.

The law does NOT apply to landlords:With less then 5 rental unitsThat live in one unit of a duplex and rent out the other unitThat rent out rooms in the home they occupySo, landlords can no longer state in their rental ads, "Section 8 not accepted".The reverse is also true, "Section 8 only", cannot be used.We've always recommended screening S8 tenants the same way as cash-paying tenants.Landlords waiving application fees and/or security deposits only for S8 prospects may also be violating Fair Housing.

The meters are rented and the monthly fee ($7.50) can be charged to the tenant on their statement. 

What fees to charge and returns to target? 

Great hosts will be good neighbors, will contribute to local tourism and will pay their taxes and permit fees* A major area to improve on the proposal is the 1 hour time-limit for resolving complaints.

(Granted, I am not factoring in various fees that may be saved by financing at acquisition).

What do I do differently to "earn my fee"?