In addition, we're forced to pay ~1k/ month to help pay for the CAM upgrade fees. 

In that case, you will be paying both the Delaware and New York fee.

its not legal to pay referral fees to non licensed individuals..

Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact same services and operate the exact same way, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

We used to do pet deposits, but now we collect a one-time "pet fee" upfront that is designated for damage repair and cleaning on the back end. 

Taking a credit at closing or reducing the buyer's agent fee would be the easiest way.

They say that upon the completion of a deal, they will refund your membership fee back to you.

Find a flat fee or 1% commission agent that works with volume investors. 

Many of those that do stay and pay will be upside down on their investments if they have to pay some large fee for structural repair.

hi @Tim Kaminski - transfer taxes/fees depend on your location.