Most likely one of two issues. (1) You don't have an investment grade deal; or (2) you don't have the relationships yet to assign a contract. 

Now with the NAR settlement, all buyer commissions are negotiable in the contract. 

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

This should clarify whether the charges align with your contract.

Since I am a Real Estate Broker I was able to negotiate the contract and purchase it less than asking price.

• Can we do shorter contracts (30 days instead of 90+)?

I have a contract on a house in Phoenix AZ with a value of $500,000 and a mortgage of $288,000 to be taken subto.

Also think about the down stream affects not only to the fire victims  but those in contract to buy or sell..

Unfortunately, it's now going to get more complicated:(There are two types of approaches PMCs use to bill for maintenance:1) In-house ServiceTechs on the payroll, so owners are billed for their time by the hour.While the labor charges above are useful, they don't cover the true costs a PMC incurs, like:- Payroll costs for FICA, Social Security, Medicare, etc. that typically add 25-40% to the hourly rate- Medical insurance costs for the worker- Payroll processing costs to handle all of the above- Liability insurance costs in case worker damages something or injures someone- Workman's Compensation insurance- Costs of vehicles and tools- and more...Typically the management contract will disclose the total hourly rate an owner will be charged.

The cancelation contract stated they would refund my deposits in 6 months or if another buyer bought the contract for the properties.