I was under the impression that this was illegal.

Every day I am more and more impressed and amazed with the people on BP.

So it is that most landlords prefer to do it that way, rather than it being legally required.The reasoning makes sense to me, I just hate to see new people given the impression something is legally required if it's not.

Based on the research I've done I was under the impression that the PM does run the show as you mentioned.

I haven't done any business with them yet, but I had a good first impression.

Sorry, but I am just being realistic....impression and emotion is everything. 

I am impressed on your first closing.

Day 1: Not impressed, payed 1000$ and still have no clue how to snap flip, how I have access to finance or buyers.. feels like a scam already.. payed for travel and hotel to attend this event.. 

In listening to podcasts so far on REI topics, I get the impression that lots of folks start off managing their own properties before they get a PM, and once they do they usually have lots of properties which seems like an incentive for a good PM to take on their business. so as we get started I'm wondering - how do you get a property manager to manage just one property when I first start?

The listing agent is also saying that the seller already signed an agreement to pay 6% in commission fees no matter what.I was under the impression if I made an offer without a buyers agent it would essentially strengthen my offer by 3%.Anyone familiar with Washington state real estate law that would have an answer?