The property has 7 acres with a 3/2 main house and a second separate 2/1 house (which also needs renovation) with its own drive.  

Duplex have different zoning that may permit additional units.

There is a distinct difference in the law between short term and long term rentals. 

If you think about it in any industry less transparency and more friction in the transaction will increase fees/commission vs reducing them.I like the idea as an investor of having different agents, a team of agents maybe 3-4 bringing me deals, but I think less of that will happen now as all will have to have you sign some kind of agreement up front. 

I went with a different lender and closed the next day.

I've never been so disrespected and found such an unprofessional firm, and I have property mgmt companies in 4 different states

What do you think they do differently?

Depending on what you're looking for those questions could be different. 

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Wanted to know if landscaping is a tax deductable expense in general and if it differs when one unit is owner occupied.