And I refuse because I know side deals are not allowed and are unenforceable.And if they are lying and cheating in this manner, I sure wouldn't trust them as a tenant. 

You could keep the property off market and get it sold in a much easier manner. 

Not sure if I’ll attack in that manner right away but I appreciate the Input.  

Also the advantage of the PM scheduling the work is that hopefully it's done in a timely professional manner. 8% is definitely on the low side of the spectrum when it comes to PM's and I would imagine that they will mark up everything they do for you.

We like to find talent at Upwork and have had success in this manner.

Conduct yourself in a positive manner or remain silent around my tenants and employees.That is it.

Unless there is a compelling investment reason to buy it, I think I would choose to save up the extra funds.  

Does one have to manage there margin, HECK-YEAH, but to randomly decide any with a mortgage are failing in some manner is BONKERS. 7.

I wish that I could set up our deals in that manner but he doesn’t use a lot of subs, they are his hourly guys and he has a ton of them.

If you don't hear back in a timely manner (like in two weeks), write another letter and say that you are going to be taking it to small claims court but you are willing to settle for "x" amount out of court.