@Raymond ShoeWhat was the initial setup fee?  

Just get setup with various ways like that and you will be fine.

I'm a construction cost estimator building my real estate network, and want to offer my experience to the BP forums.I've spent 3 years in residential estimating and 5 years in commercial estimating.

So, check into that as that may be an additional hard cost you need to factor in.

You've listed what you can get in increased rent, but what would it cost you? 

When I ran my numbers I found the ARVs to be inflated and renovation costs underestimated.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Good Afternoon, Wondering if anyone could speak to maintenance costs on multi family properties in the great Portland market. 

I'm always learning about REI because the more knowledge I have under my belt, the better I can negotiate deals, accurately calculate repair costs and etc.

It makes the whole process that much smoother.Once you have gotten set up and discussed your goals with your lender and your Realtor has given you the rundown of strategies here in the Denver market, it will be easy to identify where you are heading.