If you insist on answering just say no and hang up.

If you are insistent on just the maintenance function Property Meld may work. 

I feel like because I have allowed unlimited access in the past, I could potentially lose these clients if I start insisting that phone calls are charged by an hourly rate.Appreciate any real-world experience or lessons learned. 

I'll add one angle specific to out-of-state ownership in Ohio: make sure your management agreement includes clear legal compliance provisions.Ohio has some landlord-friendly aspects, but there are specific requirements that trip up out-of-state owners:Key Ohio-specific items to confirm your PM handles:Lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 properties) - Ohio takes this seriously, and violations can be costlySecurity deposit accounting - Ohio requires deposits be held separately and returned within 30 days with itemized deductionsCleveland-specific ordinances - If your property is in Cleveland proper (vs. suburbs), there are city rental registration requirements and inspection programsEviction timeline management - Ohio's process is relatively fast (30-45 days typically), but only if done correctly from day oneContract provisions to insist on:- Written confirmation they're handling all required notifications (lead paint, security deposit interest if applicable, move-in/move-out documentation)- Proof of Ohio real estate license (required to manage properties for others for a fee)- Clear delineation of who handles legal filings if eviction is needed - some PMs coordinate but don't file; you want to know upfrontOne practical question to ask during interviews:"Walk me through how you handle a tenant who's 5 days past due on rent in Cleveland - what's your exact process and timeline?"

.: My property management company insists I have my insurance company add them on as additionally insured.

There are some people who keep insisting to be leveraged and not really even entertaining the thought of having a paid off rental.

It’s usually because the real estate is challenged or overpriced, and these terms are the only way they can get someone to take it.There was a Pace minion on here last year who insisted he’d buy underwater real estate financed at 100% as long as the property cash flowed.  

It sounds like your cleaner is not trying very hard to get stains out, and your property manager is not insisting on them doing it, because they can just bill you. 

Hi,Has anyone come across a real estate deal structured in a way that the buyer agrees to pay the seller (example given) $400k for the property but insist on showing an ARV price of $800k as the purchase price on the contract in northeast Philly area?  

The only thing I do is insist on not allowing instant booking, have a 2 day minimum, and I don't allow same day check ins.