I originally wanted to focus on Corp Housing before jumping into Vacation Rentals as I used to use them in my old job and seemed like a good way to get potential repeat customers/business that would take better care of the property.   

Services Borrower did not shop for (Appraisal)= $875.00C.

Put some fire under them, remember you are paying for a service they need to be on their toes at all times and have a great line of communication with you at all times. 

You will need to be on your toes at all timesYou will run into set backs (often)You will need to evict peopleYou will need to throw families onto the streetYou will make children homelessYou will have your house damagedYou will need to hire a team of highly skilled people to be your eyes and ears on the groundYou will pay a premium for services provided on your real estate portfolioYou will be harshly judged by those outside of the industryYou will need to make decision based on the best interest of your business and not your feelingsWorks out great for some.

There's skill, knowledge, and experience involved that you just don't receive from these discount services.

The tenant had the water service turned off (in Jan), trashed and then abandoned my home

They are affordable, super friendly and amazing customer service.

His customer service is top notch and fees are the most affordable that I have seen.

I have met a customer who I’m going to look at their house this week in Indiana.

@mau pan not sure how the laws work in pa but in Georgia you legally own the property the day of the foreclosure auction even though it can take several weeks or even months for the attorney to prepare and record the deed.So I always immediately get insurance, put utilities in my name and if it's vacant, get physical control and change the locks.Regarding the possibility of leaks, I always ask the water company to put service in my name, unlock the meter but leave it turned off at the meter.You can the turn it on yourself with a curb-key or a decent pair of pliers.