It seems more your fault for choosing the "lying" contractors from the tenants point of view, if you ask them to pay up, I'm sure they would.

They are great sellers, but then want you to pay extra pretty much for EVERYTHING!  

Explicitly tell them what you're paying for it so you can get the exact number.Also, we do a 25% property tax relief in SC under the ATI bill - so if you fill out that form, you will get a reduction for 5 years.Info below:ATI Real Property Tax ExemptionSouth Carolina law now allows a partial exemption from taxation of up to 25% of an “ATI fair market value” that is the result of anAssessable Transfer of Interest.

I had a nice conversation with them and approved their booking for Aug 2025.So, it pays to keep an eye out for a repeat booking that looks fake as they could just not be seeing you responses. 

Great tenant that always pays on time - been there for 5 years Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you inherit this home with a step up in tax basis or will you need to pay taxes on any gains if you sell?

The rental income from the first home will pay for the mortgage/monthly costs.  

My plan is to buy the house subject to their existing mortgage, renovate the property, refinance it and pay off their remaining loan balance using the money from the cash out refinance.

•Business Cards & Branding: You can list both services, but if you want to avoid overwhelming potential clients, consider having two versions—one focused on PM and one on real estate sales, depending on who you’re targeting.Best Way to Generate Property Management Leads1.Target Landlords Where They Need You Most•Most landlords seek out PM services when they’re in trouble—tenants not paying, evictions, property damage, etc.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.