We are just… at our wits end currently …. and just want to be done with this stage in our lives, yet we are running blind here… Ryan I would strongly encourage you to use a realtor, I have purchased quite a few properties and own a property investment company, you will definitely make more selling through a realtor…even after paying commission.

This feels naive. 2) Do I withhold payment until his insurance company will verify his statement about payout should he vanish?

I am looking to connect with a few property managers and/or management companies who operate in Jefferson County, Missouri (the next county south of St.

I was looking to Rent to Retirement and another similar company. 

Has anyone had experience with a good property management or turnkey company in Kansas City.

Figure a few grand to paint rooms, replace carpet in a room, deep clean and spruce the property, replace a fixture or two, etc.If you have to replace your resident annually the $9600 total income will get a gut punch.The true value of the higher-end neighborhoods is residents know if they move out of the home they have it's a challenge to find another, especially if they have been there a few years and have a competitively rewarding rent rate.All this really is is basic economics...sell ten custom widgets for $1000 or 100 standard widgets for $100 each.

I use a local company for background checks and all that kind of stuff.

Property management companies often receive volume discounts and priority service due to the volume of work we provide to these vendors.

Has anyone ever use them or is there another company recommended?

And at the end of the lease, any bills tied to the house (ie if they don't pay, you have to), get a copy of the final statement to show it was paid in full before you return the deposit.My water company won't let the tenant put the bill in their name, so I send them the bill every 3 months (it is quarterly) and they add it to their rent.When the next tenant goes to move in, get proof that all utilities are in their name before you hand over the keys.