These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential.

Additionally, we have developed templates for tracking key metrics that we require our PMs to fill out weekly. 

This could cost around $500 to $1,500 per unit, depending on the size and complexity of the project.Certifications: There may be additional costs for certifications (such as HERS ratings) or third-party testing to verify the energy efficiency of each unit.For a 90-unit project, you could be looking at costs in the range of:$45,000 to $135,000 for energy modeling and certification (depending on the cost per unit).For a 112-unit project, the costs would likely be:$56,000 to $168,000 for similar services.Tax Credit Calculation:If you meet the energy standards, you can claim up to $2,000 per unit.

Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.

Of course unless your buying defaulted notes at the get go then again as Chris mentioned this type of fee should be handled up front.. and if it new origination your making and then they go bad.. in your foreclosures you can charge the borrower these fee's when they cure or add it to you opening bid and when someone buys it at the court house you get repaid..

The only time we need additional information is if they are denied.Once accepted, we tell them exactly what we need from them to move in. 

Also, be sure to check with the section 8 agency managing the tenants - sometimes if you pass on an additional cost like that they will no longer be eligible to live there if the rent and utilities exceed what they were approved for.

We were told the addition of any other pet-related up-front charges would likely not be considered favorably by a judge. 

Additionally, as a new investor, I am curious if you would recommend this strategy based on your accumulated knowledge and expertise.