And a local resident is usually very helpful.

Usually there is a second income in the family. 

They usually give you the first 30 minutes for free so you can explain your case and ask questions.

Living in one unit and renting out the others could offset a significant portion of your mortgage, giving you extra breathing room as the sole income earner.

The spring and summer usually have a shorter leasing time of 15-25 days. 

If things to sideways, the money raiser usually has no leverage or even any authority to fix the problem.

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

If not on a state road, a muncipal permit is also usually required. 

That is helpful, but do you find, like I do, that only maybe half of those people actually appreciate that you went an extra level to help them and answer?

After adding an extra bedroom and bathroom and rehabbing the house, I was well over budget.