I rented a 4-bed house in Royal Oak, then got 3 roommates that I charged each 30% of the rent, so they covered most of my  rent.You can do the same if you buy a house:1) More rooms the better, if renting to fellow college students.2) Can YOU live in the basement?

Pass-through utilities are those that get billed to the landlord, and we pass the charge on to the tenant.UTILITIES.

He'll make that deadline with some partial payment--but those checks are eventually charged back as NSF. 

For example you cancelled painters and showings but now feel aggrieved and unsure what the outgoing tenant can/should be charged.

What are they charging $500 a month for if it isn't rented?

Listing photos were terrible, tenant vetting was lackadaisical, checks were sent to wrong addresses, tennants weren't properly vetted, charges for "mulch" and landscaping were charged but never physically carried out.

However:Strategic Tax Planning: Work with a CPA who specializes in real estate to maximize deductions like depreciation, interest, and operating costs.Higher Rents for Premium Properties: Some investors offset the tax by focusing on properties in high-demand areas (downtown Greenville or near universities, for example) where they can charge a premium rent.Short-Term Rentals (STRs): Consider STRs like Airbnb, where higher nightly rates can make the numbers work better than long-term rentals.

They are probably making money but there is no possible way they are making money in the way that most investors make money, but rather from fees they are charging their investors.

What fees are the charging you?

What are the typical fees that turnkey investors charge?