then theirs charges 1000s in extra fees. 

This would typically include legal fees, the receiver's fees and costs, and the repair costs. 

And generally you will have to take a hefty discount trying to sell as a package.

Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact same services and operate the exact same way, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

I feel like a Daisy-Chain would muck up my Timeline or even the whole Deal.As long as everything is in writing and I get my Fee, does it matter?

And, it's amazing how many closing costs are junk fees that we as investors need to pushback on paying for ourselves and our clients.

Large syndication company, higher fees than most other syndicators.

Unfortunately, I don't think Texas has reciprocity with any other states.You can get a referral fee.

I believe it is completely reasonable to have a clause in your lease that places a cap on utilities with any overage (proven by a bill) being the responsibility of the resident.Our clause states that any electrical bill (we don't have gas, and water has never been a problem) that is over double the same month's bill from last year will have the overage assigned as a fee.It is important to keep your bookkeeping straight if you do assess a fee.

PM's will keep all late fees, they hold the security deposits so they collect all the interest on security deposits.