Without getting into the weeds of our conversation, their response was as expected highlighting their service and ability to facilitate a loan.

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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.

Looking for an agent or companies to get quotes for home insurance services including wind coverage for 3 airbnb properties in Palm Coast, FL.Any help would be great!

The motivation is not necessarily to scale into larger opportunities but rather to achieve better balance and also optimize the performance of the projects and types of projects I currently pursue.I have no shortage of individuals who possess specific skill set who would want exclusive rights to that particular service vertical in return for contributing capital and a partnership interest (construction background and wants to take over all construction duties or someone who is a sales broker and wants to list all of the properties etc.)

Lenders usually determine whether properties are lendable based on the debt service coverage ratio. 

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, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

Other KPIs and considerations you should evaluate when talking to any lender who offered private placement of loans/notes are historic default rate, how quickly they can place your funds (do you get preference over their income funds, for example), average interest rate - borrower note rate and what is passed through to you, are loans serviced by a 3rd party servicer or in house.

If you dont have time to do it yourself, you can usually rent the equipment and hire an operator hourly for less than what a full service company will charge you.

Still, we appreciate you and the entire REI team for your support and excellent service.