I figured the term would be exclusively licensed but I may be mistaken. 

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

There's only 32 available because I selected 3 bedroom single family only in the Cleveland area.

The inefficiency of this system makes it risky to rent to tenants without stringent screening processes.Consequently, I have had to adopt extremely strict criteria when selecting tenants.

VRBO does not have exclusive rights to your property. 

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.

My point is cash has no exclusivity on being legally clean and far from it.

They charge $1000 if you buy one of their pre selected properties.

I would recommend you really take your time selecting the right software.

AS we did this for a few decades in a few select counties you would see the same names and same parcels pop up only to be redeemed last minute as you note..