The only way to really know is to just run every single property through these things to see what they're going to charge you.

They usually charge a monthly/annual fee, but it's usually easily worth the price.

They specialize in working with real estate investors, charge by the month, and I find them very cost competitive.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

Still, real estate is different in that shelter is a necessity (versus say me selling pies, if I charge too much you can always buy cakes instead), which means that invariably government will be motivated to get involved.

Find out what they need help with in their business and see if you can provide that to them at no charge and add value to them in exchange for being close to the action so you can learn the ropes.

I cant see them moving anytime soon after they pay for this and if they do you could charge a premium in rents for the next tenant. 

Looks like the city realized that something was wrong with the meter for the last 6 years and they are charging me for what would have been the estimated usage. 

This case has been around for a while and discussed in this thread, shortly after the SEC charged them civilly: $1.2 billion real estate investing ponzi schemeInept indeed.I still wonder why anyone would try to defraud someone using an investment that’s a matter of public record.

for us being friends, she said this is already a friendship discount, since she normally charges 25-35% for other clients (which I don't think she even has other clients, because she started her own company and used foreign investment money to flip places and pay back the investment capital + interest)Her current estimate of 100k is only her guesses, without really having anyone or any real contractor giving her a solid quote.