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@Kevin Mantell thank you for that reality check.

In my reality, I think everyone forgot what it was like in the aftermath of the great recession.

In a strong seller’s market where there are many more buyers than homes available for sale then you may get away with it – the current reality of most markets, however, is that they are buyer’s market.

You also right about a non-compete agreement but in the reality all employee moving/migrating from one property management company to another all the time.

I have seen the early retirement crowd latch on to the 4% rule, but it ignores a different reality of their stage of life.

Your is to educate them on the Reality of the comps, and what happens when they list too high.....property languishes on the market, buyers become suspicious/try to take advantage of an extended days on market, etc.

In reality I would like the money for longer with no prepayment penalty.

It feels bad, it sucks, but the situation is the reality of where you are.

In reality it might be something like $1,500 for first month's rent, $350 - $1,500 security deposit, and $150-$450 for other admin costs, so more like $1,800 - $3,500.