this allows me to have an opportunity fund for the quick hits and not have to deal with landlord drama that I cant stand personally there are many other ways in real estate to make a buck and landlording is easiest to understand and get into.. but can be pretty annoying if you get some cruddy tenants or buy in areas were your renting to the bottom of the income pool or those on government assistance.. 

I would have central air/heating repaired.

I try to handle the situation to avoid further issues down the road. in your instance i'll put some fans on to dry the area and continue to get a repair man.

@Nathan Brennan landlord should definitely repair.

I had factored in repairs, closing, no commission due to no real estate involved....What would be considered a better spread?

I want to eventually rent out my SFR but need to make some repairs. 

Not in a flood zone fema will only give her 26k or so to repair.

To me their value is in chasing down late rent and collecting late fees as well as being willing to post notices and arrange for repairs  In Minnesota I paid a full month for placement, but then just $89/mo on $2700 in rent.

Part of our california broker rules is that we are not allowed to discuss pricing, but I can give my recommendation to have a very detailed mgmt agreement in place with your owners  who takes care of Insurance payments, claims, repairs, tenant issues, HOA violations,  When do you pay the owners> Do you keep a reserve from them to pay for repairs?

Even though I am not the original owner, should I not be covered for any potential repair costs?