FMLSo, yes extermination is expensive.

My expenses are $1100 mortgage, $250 utilities, $100 consumables, $150 miscellaneous expenses. 

My opinion is ultimately the PM company should be held liable to make sure this vendor gets paid.The PM agreement states: (21) hire contractors to repair, maintain, redecorate, or alter the Property provided that Broker does not expend more than $ for any single repair, maintenance item, redecoration, or alteration without Owner’s consent; Leasing & Management Agreement concerning: (TAR-2201) 6-1-10 Initialed for Identification by: Broker/Associate and Owner , Page 3 of 11 (22) hire contractors to make emergency repairs to the Property without regard to the expense limitation in Paragraph 4A(21) that Broker determines are necessary to protect the Property or the health or safety of an ordinary tenant;3) Should/Could the vendor file a mechanics lien at this point?

I think the expense figures are too low - why only 3% for property management?

So if the mortgage is $3000, your rental income after expenses and vacancies should pay $2000 so you only owe $1000 on your $3000 mortgage during the average month.

Therefore, I cannot use RTA as I assume it will be just as expensive (or more) to have my contractor assemble them.

Nyan, I got quoted anywhere between $1,750 - $2,900 for a 2-family home in was looking to purchase 5 weeks ago.I also pursued quotes from every carrier and I believe the quotes started to get more expensive each consecutive time.

In California, the landlord needs to return your deposit minus expenses within 21 days.I would recommend any future relationships you have with a landlord be formal and any communication regarding repair requests, lease terms/agreements,  etc be in writing.

Drag you through a long expensive lawsuit when he simply refuses to close.  

(rent income covers expenses, mortgage, and more)My experiences: How many properties and how long have you had them?