You still need to avoid doing anything that makes it seem like you’re being discriminatory especially against protected classes.

This protects you from potential scams.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

The one big hesitation we have is that it seems like you can not deed the title into an LLC (for asset protection).

Reinforce entry points with security bars, and consider a monitored alarm system or joining a local neighborhood watch for extra protection.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

Since I have damage protection waiver in place I feel more comfortable asking for a smaller deposit.

Amount of money you spend matter (big players spend tens of thousands of dollars per month on marketing).

I want to go for the lowest but I also want to make sure that I am appropriately protected.

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