Likewise, you often cannot purchase insurance on property that you do not own which causes closing attorneys to purchase insurance on the day of close.

Also, if you take the time to read the articles, would you keep the same or consider making a change.

I had the realtor I used to buy my house here in Washington refer me to someone in the same company as him over in Dayton, Ohio.

What time of day and which forums should do you recommend I view to just listen and observe?

At the end of the day, the purpose/use of the proceeds is for the borrower's personal home (i.e., personal, family, or household purposes), which puts this loan squarely in the consumer loan category.

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.

Even if STR goes south, we feel there is decent demand for 30+ day rentals as well as the property prices holding its value long term.

The same build on one lot does not equate to the same price on a lot on the other side of town.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

We currently have a 'cozy' 2-bedroom in a duplex, available in San Pedro, same neighborhood.