I had the privilege of walking through one of the units last week and based off MY assessment of  that particular unit I came up with $12K for four but I won't know for sure until I see the other three.

They also have a privilege to work in Scranton tax.

Private bathroom, laundry and kitchen privileges, parking situation, pets, and how easy to get to from I80/I25.  

Most of what we see listed is garbage imo, nothing like getting the privilege of paying retail after repair values on houses needed 60 or 80K of rehab.Its not worth chasing the market. 

It essentially looks like you're paying for the privilege of them screening properties and assembling a list for you.

If it's a fee, they pay for the privilege. 

This can be at least somewhat addressed by reading up on the subject, attending property walkthroughs and asking lots of questions, or as @Manolo D. said, just paying for the privilege.

It's not good to have someone who thinks they have more seniority than you on your property.There are a number of issues that may come up with the old onsite still hanging around and gossiping against new owners.Yes - take away any privilege former manager had and, hopefully, they will leave.The sooner the better.

Their economy of scale gets them head-of-line privileges with the essential contractors in the area.A bonus to this arrangement popped this March with the VRBO booking fees. 

My wife taught elementary in a rough area in Tacoma and in a privileged area in Wallingford.