I currently have a client that is interested in writing a offer on a shared wall condo.

Joe,Generally the least expensive Umbrella policies are those from the carrier that writes your Business Liability, Workers Comp, and Business Auto.  

Just us this deal as a learning experience and remember next time get something in writing prior to the close!

How do you use vacancy in your equation for writing an offer? 

@Jennifer Manzella SavvaSTR's do have some unique differences from their LTR counterpart.There are unique tax laws if you provide substantial services.STR's are normally furnished by the owner which may be eligible for immediate write-off / bonus depreciation.

I'm planning on using a quitclaim deed and I'm wondering if I can put $1.00 as the amount of the consideration or if I have to write down the full appraised value of the house?

Just as a general note, I'd caution against taking large write-offs against ordinary income if your goal is to obtain bank financing. 

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.We have a 12 page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

They will write up their own scope of work in consultation with you and they will put their estimated costs in.

How clean are the offers you are writing?