I did switch the hot water from oil to electric last spring and did notice it really cut back on the oil use.

I definitely understand your reluctance of turnover the responsibility for PITI payments to a PM --  but I am still curious from some owners that use a PM or from PM themselves, how common it is.

As early as the 16th century, the concept of property being held in trust by one person for the benefit of another was part of the English Common Law.

AH I just noticed the post is 4 days old. 

They don't give my PM any problems, when the PM wants to inspect, he gives a 24 hour notice...and they welcome him....they don't "accidentally" break doorknobs, or screens...and they are pretty low maintenance.

I don't know him personally but we have a lot of friends in common and everyone speaks highly of him. 

There is a lot of stuff that goes on with a real estate transaction that isn't common knowledge.

When buying/selling medical condo space, do you also include the common area space as part of the square footage that will be used to determine price?

The Las Vegas housing market has been extremely hot recently but prices are still noticeably lower than the 2006-2007 highs.I would greatly appreciate any thoughts.Here are some options for you quick readers who don't have time to write a full explanation for your decision making.A) Hold forever    B) Sell Now  C)  Hold and monitor market closely  D) Sell before the 2.5 years to avoid capital gains taxThanksBrett

I definitely feel like this is on the tenant - bees/wasps are common, especially in Denver.