Not exactly sure about the legal details, but initial overview of the system seems to suggest this kills quite a few birds with one stone.  

Also, I believe there’s really only one PM company in the local Marquette county area that has a Real Estate license, which is needed to legally manage other peoples rentals in Michigan.

They keep you legal in regards to screening, notices, and so on.

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I'm not sure if you're aware but STRs are not legal in JC unless you the owner live in the building 

A "non-refundable deposit" is legally confusing.If they do request a showing, I send them this email:Hi John,Please read this entire email.How about a viewing on X at X pm?

My main complaint is, they appear to aim for your project ROI target by skimming as much money during PM as they legally can.

@Drew Sygit my strategy for now is to spend the next 6 months or so learning everything I can about real estate markets, properties, underwriting, financing, landlords, property management, construction, legal, insurance, and anything else that comes across my radar, all the while trying to make connections and build relationships within each of these areas to build a network and gain the confidence to sell lenders and investors on the very best deals I can come up with.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.