I have also owned Short Term Rentals since 2005.A managing general agent (MGA) or a managing general underwriter (MGU) is a specialized type of insurance agent or broker that has been granted underwriting authority by an insurer, and can administer programs and negotiate contracts for an insurer.An MGA’s functions can include:binding coverageunderwriting and pricingsettling claimsappointing retail agents in a certain regionAt its core, the MGA manages all or part of the insurance business of an insurer and acts as an insurance agent or broker for the insurer, while working as the intermediary between carriers and agents, and/or insureds.The MGA is not an insurer. 

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I believe that with good communication and teamwork they can be resolved.As to other comments on this topic:- most vendor referral programs are paid programs to cover the costs of administering the program.

If I choose not to participate in section 8 as the new owner Do I simply notify the tenants and the local Housing authority which administers the program?

All IRA based plans are required to have a custodian to administer and report on the account.

In other words, I spend my time on developing my portfolio, analyzing markets and other projects related to RE rather than dedicating time to vetting tenants, replacing smoke detector batteries, chasing a delinquent payment, administering paperwork (lots of it in Philly).

I'll let Eddie administer the spanking since that seems like an LA kind of thing to do.

All IRA based plans are required to have a custodian to administer and report on the account.

LA provides this information on how to administer the interest:LA rent control info

There are also resources on the internet for starting and administering mastermind groups.