Not all PM companies are equal - not just in service but in helpfulness.

My plan moving forward is to acquire another 20 doors before years end and I'll provide another Portfolio update around then.Happy Investing!

The most reliable method to locate liens and their positions is to conduct a title search through a title company.

Quote from @Aaron Wolman: I would call the companies (gas/water/electric) to get estimates, or an estimator out there.

We hired an appraisal company to do an appraisal knowing we were under the gun because now the seller is threatening to sue me and keep my earnest money.

Sorry to address such an old post, but when I saw it pop up on google and I was familiar with the company, thought I would share my experience. 

I recently started with a new company that is paying for my housing, vehicle, and fuel.

Be sure to follow all formalities, such as sending via certified mail if required.Transfer Rent Payments: Notify tenants in writing that rent payments should be made to the new property management company moving forward.

Many claim they do not charge a markup, but then aren't transparent with invoices, etc. 1) If a PMC charges $x hourly, their markup is built into that hourly rate as they are NOT paying their workers that hourly rate.2) Many PMC's send you ONLY their invoice, or from their wholly owned maintenance company, not the underlying invoices from Home Depot and contractors.

However, upon closer inspection, several red flags became apparent:Lack of Transparency: Despite claims of being a Georgia corporation, a search in the State of Georgia Secretary of State’s Division of Corporations database revealed no record of the company.