Just withdraw it—it’s like a checking account.The Risks (Depends Who You Ask):A lawyer says everything can go wrong.An insurance agent says the same (so they can charge more).An engineer?

Now I have done this for syndicators and I think that is a niche thats out their as their EM are 100 to 500k  and you can charge accordingly .. but in the regular resi space were deposit RARELY go above 5k how does this all work.. and how are you going to talk wholesalers who you dont know into using you..

In my market most LTR PMs are charging more than $200/month to manage individual units.But let's ignore the work involved in building and managing the unit

Most folks are charging 10% of the rental rate for monthly PM fees. 1 months rent for a leasing fee and couple hundred for a lease renewal.

I just saw today that I might finally have a second tenant placed (Both to pay $1250) but I’d still like to fire her and hire someone with guarantees around tenant placement and that charges a lower percentage.

Look at the PM contract and verify the 8% is all inclusive and that there are not additional charges for placing a tenant, resigning a tenant, inspections, and dealing with vendors/contractors.  

When we review what is RICO charges.... 

ci=Bismarck&st=Nor...This will help you determine how much demand there is and whether or not you can charge enough to cover your expenses and hopefully produce some cash flow for you.

Add AC and you need a good HVAC tech...if they come from the next town, again their availability may be limited and they may charge trip charges.Do you know this town well? 

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!