This is just a brief post to give some insight into the local maintenance costs in the Metro Detroit area. 

Typically, we see anywhere from $600 to over $1000 per unit (maintenance and turn costs)  depending on these factors. 

Understand that they are doing this to make a profit, so it will be more expensive than coordinating maintenance yourself.It may be a decent program for a DIY owner that wants to just outsource maintenance, but you will have the same maintenance issues with this company that you would with a PMC:1) Higher costs2) Admins answering the phones & assigning work, that just know the basics about maintenance.

Has anyone used Ryland Services for Property maintenance?

Quote from @Carlyn Chism:I agree with Chris on a lender that might be a scam or make you may so much money interest because of the low credit score that you make $1.00 on the flip or no money.  

I have been in the search of lenders with low or no minimums for purchase/ refi. 

In terms of maintenance, they are generally safer because you are not responsible for the exterior and common areas and potential leaks, etc.

Am I correct that a condo, depending on area and neighborhood, could be a lower risk/maintenance investment for an absentee landlord as opposed to other properties?

Quote from @Robert Zajac: 15% markup on maintenance is one of the highest I've heard of.

for me, the ones that cashflow the most are the ones that I bought with 3% long term debt, they were new (low maintenance) and they are in high appreciating areas(just a bonus but does not impact cashflow).