Bidding wars (especially on SFR rentals) because many landlords are selling and the ones, who buy, are charging higher rents.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

also find out how much the PM charges for vacancies.

What is the typical management fee they charge and for repairs what has been your experience. 

Purchase price: $118,000 Cash invested: $5,900 1958 3 Bed/2 Bath 1104 SqftLot 9060 sqftRehabbed 2020Rented for $900/month (Can charge up to $1050/month)5% each: Capex/Vacancy/Repairs & Maintenance/Property ManagementCash Flow Currently: $58 Potential cash flow at market rent: $178 What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

If a private lender gives you $50k, they generally don’t want to take partial payments and they’re going to charge you interest on $50k until all of that $50k is returned.

At move out we charge $125 for the use of the locks.

Not only is it reasonable for him to charge you $50 to check you out, you should also spend several hundred on a title search to make sure he can actually sell you the property. 

So I'm thinking of setting a fixed monthly surcharge for heat and hot water, plus a charge for the 'free' laundry I provide.

If so, what prevents them from continuing to pay the rent and never paying the plumbing charge?