Yes, those are the standard fees and pricing you'll find at most PM companies.

.$24K in soft costs (permits impact fees etc)$200K (or less) buildout of the house (size tbd on after-build-appraisal) Likely going with 2/2 A frame 1000 sf.

Also, this would only remove the mortgage debt itself from your DTI if it was to work; you would still be hit with a liability for the annual taxes, insurance, and HOA fees (but also receive the benefit of the rental income).

In some cases, the scammer may also charge exorbitant fees or interest rates, making it nearly impossible for the victim to repay the loan and keep their asset.16. 

Is saving the fee a PM charges worth the potential thousands in cost and headaches?

ATM business mainly makes money from the transaction fee.

During the 2years we’re spending $ on attorney fees, and I’ve got that “queasy” feeling, especially since it’s questionable whether or not the properties are worth the amount we are owed. 

I heard it cost $100 filing fee so I didn't want to waste money if I didn't have to. 

We do charge a pet fee, and it has helped with any extra costs a pet guest has incurred. 

Your PM fees for LTR will be more in the 10-12% range, while for STR it is more in the 25-30% range (and don't forget about GET/TAT).