Unfortunately, I haven't had much success in finding a management company that justifies the 12% fee they charge.

Is this something I need to correct with prior title company or involve a real estate attorney?

We started a company that remodels homes and have been working on scaling since month 2.

You should try the same company you already use in Chicago, they will probably give you the best discount.

I flip fire-damaged properties and own a fire damage restoration company.

They are often quite simple, have few parts, and can be easy to troubleshoot and even do some routine maintenance and minor repairs yourself.I've had to deal with a couple furnace issues in the last year, in both cases a bad logic board was the cause, and we only discovered this after having multiple HVAC companies come out and assess the problem, struggle to find the root cause, often replace other parts unnecessarily, and ultimately shrug their shoulders and recommend a full replacement at $5k+.In one case, I went online, bought a logic board and installed it myself to fix a furnace that wasn't working consistently.

LoopNet is a solid starting point, but deeper research is key.To ensure accurate insights, verify rent rates through platforms like CoStar or local property management companies.

This is very much worth verifying with a professional - perhaps a 1031 company like IPX1031 - and  also, depending what city the house is in, know what tenant eviction laws are like.

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Do they possibly work for a company that does 1031 exchanges?