I know the extra time and money sucks but it might save you in the end.

I can tell you that the management fee for any of the local companies is no lower than 20-25%, usually higher.

Building code is usually residential.

The rich got richer, so the economists / indicators makes it look like there is extra cash out there. 

My problem with this is that their lending criteria are usually too conservative and restrictive compared to ours.

She should have been using rinse aid for the dishwasher to prevent Water spots or a better brand dish washer detergent.You need to nip all this in the bud.When my tenants ask for an upgrade I ask how much extra rent is this worth to you?

If its just spec we usually take about 5 months.. production buys bang them out in  3 to 4 months but build quality is apples and oranges my product to theirs.

They also don't usually care to cold call people because they have plenty of business just waiting for people to reach out to them. 

Because MySmartMove costs the tenant $43 they usually back out if they know they have red flags.

As to "taking control" you'll have to wait until there are board elections (typically annually although usually for part, not all of the board) and run yourself and people you control for the board seats.