Property management firms should also be incentivized if they’re getting a % of total rent so I am as perplexed as you are by their recommendation. 

So, do the work; apply with the state, pass the exam, get fingerprinted, put your license with a firm, and join the professional organizations required to practice real estate in Florida. 

We are a negotiation firm. 

@Wade B. it's like catching fish with your hands - the trick is to be quick and firm.

We will be coming up with a firm plan next week to finalize these options, but helping our neighbors in these hard times is more important than profit any day.

I ushered people from spot to spot, stapled papers, stood in the hall at their convention and directed people--easy stuff. 

You must have firm bids with reputable general contractors/home builders, unless you have fairly extensive construction experience.And of course, depending on the market when you are ready to pull the trigger, you may have to presell the second unit. 

Part of me is looking into a deal analyzer, but I want a firm grasp on what’s happening behind the scenes before I blindly input numbers.

Lots of Tax firms don't include the depreciation schedule as a default...you may need to reach out and request it. 

Property Management companies typically have their firm license under the state's real estate commission.