I replied to another comment that I think we just caught the PM in a lie regarding these charges. 

It would also be wise to educate yourself on what a good PM does and doesn't do, how they do it, what they charge and why, etc.My book, The DIY Landlord, will be out in December and can teach you how to select or supervise a property manager.

Then turn around and pull the money back out but be charged interest on top does not make sense. 

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Some companies charge and some do not.

Check fees, as agencies usually charge a percentage of what they recover.Thank you! 

They do not like doing these complex forms and charge quite a bit for them.

CummingsHow much are they charging and what do you get for joining?

If there's clear evidence of tenant misuse or negligence, I would proceed with charging the tenant.

They ask you to use buildium to look at everything, but buildium doesn’t give you an easy to follow way to see subtractions from repairs or marketing fees that they charge.