The current owner pays for the water and lawn care.

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

Hi All,I have been researching to find a good Property Management company to take care of my rental in Inkster and came across 3.

Personally, if you brought me a deal that met my criteria, after your assignment fee was baked in, I wouldn't care if your assignment fee was $50k. 

I don't really care whether the back right burner of the stove doesn't work or there's some water damage on some joists somewhere. 

It was recommended to me that I collect a refundable performance guarantee fee from co-signer so she has some skin in the game.

My thinking is that there is room to raise rents, perhaps screen for better tenants that take care of the place and decrease the maintenance cost and get the NOI up above $100k/yr. 

You'll just need to find the balance of giving amazing and caring customer service to those sellers in need along with remembering as an investor, you are a business and you will need to create a win win situation for both you and the seller.

I disagree, I care about the likelihood of actual closing.

I like to have a property manager to take care of the day to day.