The license doesn't cost more, the service and quality does.And a note on that cost, in my experience hiring contractors, only a small percentage of the cost savings was due to finding the right guy who is willing to work for less.

For rentals in an LLC, most lenders look at the cash flow of the property (aka DSC Ratio: Debt Service  Coverage) and your credit score rather than your personal income.

The rest is up to you: be responsive and a good host. 

Both cater to businesses with high transaction volumes and often customize services for clients who need frequent wires and robust credit options.Ultimately, your choice might depend on the frequency of foreign wires versus domestic ones and how much value you place on credit card perks.

I do not use a property management service to advertise and have always used Zillow to advertise, previous references, housing records, credit checks etc

If the agent is doing the marketing, finding the potential buyers and possibly working with other agents to help you secure a deal then I would still charge 2.5% for my listing services and 2.5% to any buyer's agent. 

Has anyone used Ryland Services for Property maintenance?

@Augusta Owens first, thank you for your service!

Here are a few alternatives to consider for your next property:One option is debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans, which are specifically geared towards real estate investors.

Look at the application, start pricing third party flat fee services for each step.