Good points.I'd add square, level, plumb - license, insurance, bond - using permits to follow codepointing out problems the owner doesn't realize they have that are serious. 

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Quote from @Mike Donovan: Found this thread as I am researching Landlord insurance as it relates to student housing.  

Do you see Nike cold calling customers or driving for dollars?

- Unlikely $60/hour3) Even with all payroll taxes, insurance, etc., they are making a profit margin on that hourly charge.Another way PMCs usually make a markup on maintenance, is that they send you all invoices on their letterhead, or from a maintenance company they actually own.

@Ryan Vienneau I'm a Buildium customer too, and it blows my mind they don't have credit card tracking in 2017.

A good manager will handle everything from marketing to maintenance and tenant screening, saving you time and stress.Vendors and LandscapingBuilding a team of dependable vendors—like landscaping companies, contractors, and insurance agents—is critical.

You should allow a 1-2 Weeks for the appraisal, and 1-2 weeks for title and insurance.

You would also want to add the LLC entity as an "Additional Insured" party onto the landlord insurance for the property.

Credit is a factor as bad credit may limit options, or may have the lender require you to put 10 or 20 years of taxes and insurance into escrow.