Owners 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.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

@Boston TaylorUse rentler for screening, applications, and even renters browsing.

How much screening did you do when you hired them?

You might want to read our series about how to “Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesIt's the first step in building a local team you can trust.

Now copy the email address at the BOTTOM of the screen. 7.

Do you lock them down, screen them, call references, verify employment, disqualify felons, require 3x rent vs income, credit check for bankruptcy/evictions, and lock people into 2-3 yr leases?

Maybe $1,000 then see if you enjoy screening sellers, and making offers. 

If your place is getting trashed like that, I would tighten up on my screening and inspection criteria.

Or maybe you need better tenant screening skills.

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