@Gillian Thackray It's actually quite surprising the PM you use is not effective or perhaps not motivated to perform the leasing duties effectively but appear to be fairly competent with the day to day management services.

If this is indeed the service you get for $30 a month then that is a good deal if you need credit.

You can also reach out to the Development Services department of the City that the land is in and they would also be familiar with that the code states. 

It normally takes 4-6 weeks for a W-7 to be processed by the IRS.Here is a link to the IRS website, listing Certified Acceptance Agents by Country:IRS Certified Acceptance AgentsUpon receiving an ITIN number from the IRS, a copy of the IRS letter showing the new Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) must be sent to LPM.Note: LPM will not manage rental property for foreign owners who refuse to acquire an ITIN number.Form W-8ECIThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires property managers to withhold 30% of gross rents to ensure foreigner investors will file a tax return at year end.

There’s a 3% service charge but I’m ok with that.

If you don’t want them to manage it after they find the tenant, just find a PM that offers that service. 

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

If both properties are around 250k  what are the typical cost for the segregation studies.Please suggest reliable cost segregation engineers that service East Texas. 

Schedule E unless your providing substantial services like turn down service with a mint on each pillow, etc. 

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE 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 and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?