Lexington is bad too, but not nearly as bad as Richland County.

It’s mostly because I’ve lived here for 20 years or so and I’ve never seen a bad time to buy here in Flag.

.), and also need to consider the cost of vacancies or bad tenants.I also recommend you charge market rate, for yourself and the tenant.

Canton the city is very difficult to know the good areas from the bad.

I've seen a lot of bad excel templates online...

I am sure there are good and bad locations in Boston. 

The condition is so bad the home is not worth the purchase price for collateral. 

A nice home that may some day make a bad rental but a good primary home An exchange in to a state without state income tax to save that 10% in state income taxes.  

Regular tenants may have more of a support system when they have bad financial luck.

But it's a risk.If the PM is that bad, I suggest you do some research and find another manager.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.