Relay to him that you will pay full market value for his home and that he won't have to endure the payout expense of real estate commission.

If that many can still survive while providing such service, that tells me there may be bigger, more fundamental issues with the overall market that stack the desk against out of state owners, rather than just a sign of a couple bad apple PM's that we had the unusual misfortune to endure back to back.Since the commission on a single modest 1 bedroom apartment can be more than a years worth of PM fees, I get that any firm that does both selling and PM can afford to profoundly drop the ball on PM and still thrive.Maybe I need a dedicated PM?

Unless you have a great cash flow and willing to endure this. 

Just know, the experience she may endure may not be as smooth and easy as yours in a more buyer-friendly market.

Shea Spinelli - I don’t think you should expect to convert a rough and tumble mobile home park to upscale/nicer tenants unless you’re willing to endure 6-12 months with minimal rent after you evict everyone (does anyone own the house?)

Diversifying their portfolio with real estate ensures a dependable and resilient income source that endures economic fluctuations and offers long-term financial security.● The Historical Connection: Real estate's link to freedom dates back to our nation's origins.

The firewalls seemed to do a terrific job to prevent the spread of fire but the two houses adjacent to the point of origin endured significant smoke and water damage during the extinguishing of the fire.  

Because similar to a Judge, for many years I have had to endure a great many people trying to sell me BS drama over facts.

When a markets prices are supported by OUTSIDE factors, it's not an enduring action unless that market is doing something to evolve the market itself to infill market support for such. 

This can come in many forms, and in my opinion it's a compilation of factors, from grit, passion, experience, certifications, insight, endurance.