- You or the PMC can get 3 bids, but who is going to know how to accurately compare them and understand if something is missing - that will require more work+charges once the project has started (a standard tactic by many contractors!)?

They tell you they'll charge you $500 if you cancel in phase 2 of the program If you cancel before you even get started they'll charge you $500

Blue Gate Capital Never Charges Any Upfront Fees, Our Clients Pay AMCs or Appraisal Companies Directly.

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.  

Just this week, we've re-opened our search for a rock-star mobile app designer who will lead the charge from user experience perspective. 

So, my standard thought is they are either not as successful as they put out in the world (and need $20-30k), or they are charging you to sell you something more.

Conventional How did you add value to the deal?

It is a violation of the HAP contract to charge more rent for voucher recipients than market rate tenants.

Now they are charging $395 per 1031 exchange!

Brokers acting as paper pushers and contract writers will obviously charge alot less than a broker taking on all responsibilities including marketing.