Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

We wanted a house hack where we could live comfortably and relatively mortgage free for a few years, so we could save more to invest.

Cap rates also tend to move with interest rates so we'll see them fluctuating soon

I knew there were other fees associated with PM, and rightfully so, but I didn't know this one was common.

Almost zero positive feedback actually so that really answers my original question. 

So my initial plan was to get in touch with them some how and get on a call then present my deal, but as I said before I can't really get my foot in the door

An electrician suggests that we replace it or that our insurance company will make us do so if they see it.  

I'm so glad to have found this online community and resource to help me get started on my real estate rental investment.

I have no doubt @Carlo D. will be able to open the bank account he desires but when it comes so submitting loan applications the lender's underwriting team not only has to underwrite the property and review the borrowers PFS and personal information but also has to make sense of the ownership structure and who will be required to guarantee the loan.

This is where the BP virtual community comes alive so its great that you're putting yourself out there.When comparing househack options in multiple markets, I'd recommend using @Jon Schwartz's househack calculator.