Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

I mean, I live in Alabama and have seen fist fights between people over a football game, so who knows what happens when strangers live in close quarters. 

Finished basement with extra bath, game room , family room and bar.

What midwest markets are killing it in the rental game?

I see my 'skin in the game' as the money I'm putting into the rehabs, but I don't think that will do

Was all 100% legal, no funny business, just needed to find a way to get around the game. 

Maybe you need some skin in the game to get you to take action.

@Steven Gilbert Credibility and experience are the name of the game.

What changed the game?

Once someone tries to break in, and there are signs of forced entry the game changes and you have to protect the property in a legal/criminal context.