Hiring a lawyer sounds expensive, but it is way cheaper than hiring a amateur (in this case yourself) who costs you money and provides no results (and then you need to hire a professional anyway).My personal philosophy is to "do it right, or do it twice" and its way cheaper to do it right once. 

I'm also considering Halethorpe because it's a good commuter location.Some people really like supporting the city in which case , northeast Baltimore would seem to the best place to buy a single family, in my opinion given the taxes situation and given that none of those areas are walkable I’d rather just be in the county and pay Lower taxes, and it’s not like northeast Baltimore is much that much cheaper than Baltimore county, hathorpe is mixed, arbutus is nice, I hate the housing stock there, would rather be in Catonsville if I was considering western Baltimore county. 

The last time I stayed in one, I was charged a large cleaning fee and then met with a list of what to clean prior to us leaving.

I'm a decent and fair guy so I appreciate the entrepreneur spirit, but to take free of charge is THEFT.

Many newer investors have to start somewhere and older more-beat-up homes are cheaper and can help someone get their foot in the door.As for appreciation, this too is location dependent.

Patio door prices can depend on the Model of Patio door you are looking for, for a standard 60x80 in white it will cost $1900.00 colors can be added, and for a patio door 72x80 the cost will be $2100.00 Outswing for a 60x80 will cost $2600.00 installed, and for an outswing 72x80 it will cost $2700.00 installed outswing with Grills for a 60x80 costs $1860.00, and an outswing 72x80 will cost $2300.00 installed.You also add blinds to all sliding and outswing patio doors for an additional charge.

For example, my cleaner and handyman at my STR have separate cards so the only thing that ever gets charged to that card is that expense.

She is upset because I am charging her for a technician call so now suddenly she's at me with "my lease is not with you" stuff.Just wanted to make sure I was correct in my statement to her.

Quote from @Aaron Wolman: Yes, these charges are fair.

I am with Suncoast currently.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.