Obviously if your city has strong job growth and isn't as focused around the RE boom of the last decade, I don't think your market will get hit as hard as others.

I would not markup a service or product that's already at market rate.Agree with the second paragraph, and it should be detailed as to what is and is not included, but really, management includes any and all aspects required to promote, maintain and maximize the profit for your client/principal in your agency relationship.The first paragraph is clearly not acting in the best interest of your client/principal or employer, the reason an owner hires a manager includes their knowledge, expertise and ability to maximize profits for the owner.

Besides the wealth of information contained in all the articles, podcasts, and forum discussions, the number one value of a site like this seems to be networking and the ability to ask specific, time-sensitive questions to peers in the business.

The sales rep tells me that it could be the house framing is warped in that area, that they can only follow the existing contours of the wood framing, and that it won't effect the ability of the roof to keep the house dry.Should I believe this?

You want a credit app and lease if you are going to allow it, but IMO it just strengthens their ability to pay and your ability to collect if they don't or you have to sue for damage.

But, if the furniture is already there, it's in decent shape and your friend has the ability to arrange it in an appealing way, I see no reason not to take advantage of it.

It also makes it convenient to show vacant units... not to mention my increased ability to save for more purchases since the other two units pay my mortgage.2.

Rent for Tenant Buyer - $1200 per month for 12 months, ability to extend lease for 12 months, option to buy at $99K, buyer pays closing costs.

Toledo, Ohio Cleveland "These markets continue to have weak population and job growth that makes them more risky investments," Hicks says.

More important, link up with either an agent or a property manager whose brain you can pick over a lunch or two and get to know what areas and strategies work in your region.Also, unfortunately, more important than the availability or access to 'deals' is your ability to finance or acquire them.