They call it a fee, but it's effectively 22 percent interest.Any experience with them or thoughts in general?

Home warranty programs charge a trip fee every time you file a claim, and they use that fee to compensate the vendor.

I have read in forums that upfront fees are generally big no-no's.

They usually come with fairly steep rates and high fees/points at closing.

.: For me it was at total for $13,000 for first year set up with filing fees, registered agent etc.

If they fail to pay the taxes, plus fees and interest, within that time, then the property legally becomes yours.

On your tax return you would report the proceeds, subtract costs and proceeds paid to seller, then the remaining profit would be your flat fee.

I wouldn't call any of the fees you listed above as extra. 

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.

Quote from @Stepan Hedz: Selling fees (estimate), $30,000, and holding costs?