So, they can markup what they paid out and keep the difference.Most PMC industry software has these two options built in.So, it's just a matter of understanding how your PMC is marking up maintenance and not expecting it to be for free.Regarding the specific charges you mentioned - there has to be some level of trust with your PMC. 

I'm seeing house hack, buy a primary and rent out the ADU on AirBnb or the ultimate house hack, owner lives in the tiny ADU and AirBnb both levels of the main house in San Francisco. 

Hello Friends,I own a 1982-built ground-level condo (one unit above, one below).

I do not recommend this level of tax fraud as the consequences can be serious.good luck

Which is not easy for possible for many people (like your husband).Once you really know what to do, the risk level drastically reduces.

Entry-level salary but certainly nothing to frown upon.

If you want to build equity quickly, some level of hands-on involvement is key.

It seems that often when companies acquire large books of business in one shot there are growing pains and unfortunately those are felt at the client level.

- What level of repairs are you willing to do?

Depending on the actual age of the property, at least some level of deferred maintenance is not uncommon.