A direct wire of the investment funds into escrow after the investor has reviewed the PPM (private placement memorandum) and signed the subscription agreement (part of a 506 Reg D private offering) is a little cleaner than taking SDIRA funds, which adds additional steps) but not by much. 

When the worst thing that could happen is that this guy could get taken to the cleaners over insurance matters, or worse, lose his license and what may be his livelihood.And they want you to PAY money for this??

I've had one tenant move out on the 31st, cleaners there on the morning of the 1st and a new tenant in that night.

Is this something new and legit or is this " Peoples Mortgage Company trying to take me to the cleaners ?

But, like a great man once said, "only if I was sold a good value and did not get taken to the cleaners".

What do you charge for cleaning and what do you pay the cleaners ?

One property is super easy to manage all you need is a good handyman, a good cleaner, and a good landscaper.

When I do the walk through, if it is not clean, we ask for concession to hire a cleaner.

.), and doing exterior updates that supports a cleaner/sleeker look (VALUE ADD #3).

I do see your point, that it may be cleaner to have the vendor cut the cheque directly to the contractor and still have us schedule and oversee the repair, but there is no fraud being perpetuated.