I bought another property through this group a year ago (which worked out okay for me, although there a couple of unexpected issues) and they only asked for a 2K deposit at that time.

Locksmith came out, drilled through the cylinder and charged me $80.

This reminds me of squatters in Dallas-http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/From-Eviction-to-Jail-135537188.htmlI'm not an attorney but maybe they can also be charged with burglary, or at least threaten to do so if they don't get the heck out.

With only 1 rental you won't get management for 10%, it'll likely be 12 - 14% depending on turnover (they'll charge you 1/2 to 1 months rent to fill a vacancy).Florida is a very depressed housing market.

Look for what other storage units in the same area, of similar size charge and use that to price this one.

I then turn it over to a draftsman I'm very comfortable with and pay a whole lot less than a namebrand architect would charge.

Understand that a big company will charge them 10% plus 1/2 a month's rent to fill a vacancy.

Allows me to even manage other investor properties and charge management fees.I know Quickbooks has an online version so if you have internet on your phone that would be possible.ThanksDan

I think I like Steve's idea better...but if I did buy and rent the gas dryer out, how much would you charge to rent something like that?

How much do people normally charge for assignment fees or finders fees?