For example, I've worked with real estate investors to set up automated long-term marketing to sellers. 

But if the timeline calls for 6 months, you can set the penalty at  6 months and two weeks, sot hey have some buffer then add the incentive if the finish in 5 months. 

Whoever is you PM can do this as you instruct.As @Linda Labbe states there are a number of possibilities for how you set yourself up but they are very dependent on your personal situation and what you are trying to achieve.

Brett Snodgrass Thanks for the offer to talk about setting up a meet up.

We are looking for some creative ideas to set her apart from the pack, and get some sells under her belt. 

I am looking for an attorney in the Skokie or Chicago area to help me set up the LLC for my real estate business.

From you post, it sounds like you are concerned about resale value - if you want a 2nd set of eyes on the numbers and possible resale concerns, let me know - I'd be happy to take a look.

They would set appointments and then never show up.I also use Home Advisor and have had mostly good results from that site.

I'm pretty sure there is no "set protocol" dictating such details.....maybe someone's opinion, but we know what that's worth.

You are telling me after you pay PITI, water & trash, set aside money for vacancies and repairs, you are left with a whole $1,250/month to do whatever your heart desires?