We would primarily act as a property management firm, but only manage properties that our other entities own.

This question, however is on behalf of a client at my day job; I work for an IT consulting firm.

With that said, I firmly believe that any type of marketing that gives you a positive ROI is worth doing. 

Hi my name is Adaora Nwogbo i live in Arlington Texas and for occupation I am a Broker (Trader) at a brokerage firm.

Property management firms should also be incentivized if they’re getting a % of total rent so I am as perplexed as you are by their recommendation. 

So, do the work; apply with the state, pass the exam, get fingerprinted, put your license with a firm, and join the professional organizations required to practice real estate in Florida. 

We are a negotiation firm. 

@Wade B. it's like catching fish with your hands - the trick is to be quick and firm.

We will be coming up with a firm plan next week to finalize these options, but helping our neighbors in these hard times is more important than profit any day.

You must have firm bids with reputable general contractors/home builders, unless you have fairly extensive construction experience.And of course, depending on the market when you are ready to pull the trigger, you may have to presell the second unit.