//End extra detailsI say all that to illustrate how much he seems to thrive on conflict. 

Having milestones (or checkpoints) is needed when having larger goals to ensure you are on track and keep you motivated.

(I’m ignoring any extra cap-x because you said it was a condo, but you’d also add any major cap-x to cost basis).

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

They get extra sun and produce a lot more limbs and thus knots, lowering the value. 

Shouldn't be any extra taxes involved.

For example, this can be adding square footage, adding an extra unit, or adding a pool in a STR market/luxury market.  

Finally, of the extra $200k, how much are you putting into operating reserves? 

We all know what goes on in bathrooms and what kind of extra care they need.

In a perfect situation, the payment will still be delayed (even if by hours) using this additional system.And secondly, many of these vendors have "clawback" provisions where, in their terms of service, you give them permission to go back into your account - even weeks after the fact - and reverse a deposit that was made by your tenant.My system is simple, allows for tenants to pay through multiple means, and does not cost me anything extra.