It is not uncommon for management companies to have a markup. 

Although this isn't uncommon Im wondering how I can explain this situation with my contractor without offending them,or should I just raise funds for rehab or find partner and split profits for bringing cash to the deal.

Not that I am recommending you purchase a property site unseen, however, it's not uncommon within the turnkey strategy.There are also many benefits to investing in multiple markets as part of diversifying your portfolio.

He told me “no, it’s not uncommon people want to bring their own fridge, then do you put your fridge in the garage then”?

It was not uncommon that they bought some of the worst houses (weird layout, dated, much deferred maintenance) in the nicest neighborhoods and then would try to relist them as-is to make a profit before ending up having to do the actual work required to the property for it to sell again, selling at a loss, or maybe making a little bit of money in transaction fees.

Columbus's has not had a negative population decrease over a decade period ever, which is very uncommon for Midwest markets/ Ohio in general.

i feel your pain on the break in, where im at its not uncommon to have things "walk off". we had the entry line for the power hit twice in one house, in 3 days, we almost caught them the second time. have had ac's and water treatment systems disappear too. usually about 3 to 5k a pop. 

@William CoetIt is not uncommon for groups to continue to raise.

It's not that uncommon for people to want to pay large increments of rent.

@Deb Cook sad, but your experience is not that uncommon with ANY insurance company.