I can consult on the work that can be completed in many different mediums (DIY, supported, etc).

This will give you some info so they are not guessing on what will be needed (they probably already know rough numbers, but each project is different).

@Garrett Brown I mainly use Pricelabs and it has been a great tool.

Encore is within Reunion, there are a few different communities inside and all have different rules.

Too bad it’s not in a different state. 

I considered sound proofing the ceiling of the unit below but I’m reading articles saying that it can be very pricey and it won’t make a major difference.

But now with the joy and headaches of non-metered units, trying to wrangle 3 different set's of persons into playing nice, etc etc.. 

So, in actuality the divide between “good” PMs and “bad” ones is probably no different than any other service provider, be it real estate broker, mortgage originator, etc.The key word I has in my sentence was MAY; as in MAY be hazardous to your financial health.  

Chicagoland as a market may appreciate at different rates, and property taxes certainly do not help the cause.

It sounds like every state would be different then.