It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

I personally concur .. they charge 6k to join the club they bring in folks who have no experience and set them lose.. with so called training..

We use Turbotenant now and they offer it to the renters for a small charge.

As a rental, tenants will likely prioritize the location over minor inconveniences.Your strategy of betting on appreciation and eventually pulling equity makes a lot of sense in this market.

Your best bet is to find one that has flexible membership options, without high spend requirements.

Liquidating the property is by far your best bet. 

I am not seeking to charge each tenant, only seeking to remotely monitor each buildings water usage to identify costly waste/problems early as possible.

Offer a $10 monthly credit for a laundry service like Poplin (they charge $1 per load)C.

I bet this person paid less than a grand for the rights. and will want 10k from you...

I’ve had great experience with private landlords in the past, and have found fellow pet lovers that didn’t charge pet rent, or accepted my larger dog (when he was alive) to live in an apartment without hassle.