This my general feeling....When you structure things correctly and things are going smoothly, paying  a PM 8-10% per month for essentially taking the rent payment, PLUS one month rent at turnovers is a HUGE waste of $$.When the sh*t hits the fan and things go badly or need a lot of attention, then a PM is worth their weight in gold IF you as a LL can't deal with it......I've only been doing this for 6 years now and only have 3 units and I have self managed them EASILY over that time frame..... nothing has come up that I cant easily handle myself with very little time involved.

For my deal flow the agents that are real I break the most bread with and deals go smooth because they are on it.

Thanks @Brian Gerlach Thats my hope that once we have this turn key place under our belt and "fingers crossed" it goes smooth maybe she wont be as afraid.  

That ensures that things go smoothly.

Nothing, it went smoothly!

Smooth sailing.

I have used Harry’s firm (Harry Marsh Law) for a double assignment closing last year and the process was very smooth and all electronic. 

This might involve him having to go somewhere to stay, like a family/friends house or hotel during this time.So for everyone that has gone through something similar, how have you handled things with the tenant to make it go smooth.

Too many smooth talkers out there.

Hi everyone, So I purchased my first place and everything went smooth.