I can show how my service costs more but is also likely to put as much or more money in the owner's pocket because of the services I provide that others cannot.If an owner doesn't like paying my fees, they're welcome to hire my "competition" who's idea of property management is receiving rent payments (hopefully) and hoping nothing ever goes wrong.

As others have said, we tend to get fewer showings during this time period, but a much higher OFFER:SHOWING ratio...There aren't nearly as many buyers out there, but the ones who are out there looking are very serious.Make sure your house shows very well, is competitively priced, and be very responsive to agents who probably have serious clients...

The legislature FINALLY decided to reduces the costs to make IL competitive to the nation at large as they saw people from IL fleeing to other states for cost savings.

Very little competition in Ohio; way too much competition in SoCal.

The short is that Detriot was a manufacturing town and due to competition from foriegn workers the jobs moved elsewhere.

I am not saying I agree with it, but there is some method to the madness.I think as people grow and develop in expertise they are more apt to concentrate portions of their wealth in ventures where they feel like they have a competitive advantage.

Deregulation of electricity has resulted in skyrocketing electricity costs instead of more competition that would reduce our rates, as promised.

We saw rents drop due to competitive nature and incentives increase

The whole foreclosure market is so competitive it does scare me a little.So going to the bank with a purchase deal (proving I have the $$ - and using OTM other people's money) is how I'm planning on starting.

You need to pick which one of these is most appropriate for the rental clientele that will be occupying the premises (and on what the competition in that rental market offers).