Our current manager is in Huntsville and it is becoming clear that we need someone more local to Cullman who can be on top of showing our listings and taking charge of maintenance and repairs as needs arise. 

He said he charged $400 for his, is profiting well on it since he got his property for a third of market price some years before, and both he and his tenant are happy with it.

When you are pricing out your offers make sure to price in how much you are charging for assignment of contract.

They hold all the cards.

I paid for a lifetime membership and then still got charged. 

I have a lot of bank accounts and credit cards and it seems impossible to keep track of everything.

I charge a completive market rate while providing a really good service. 

If you don't specify a charge in your listing, you can't collect it. 

I am working with a RE-focused CPA this year who charges a flat fee of $2,500 and is very responsive so far. 

You have trusted contractors that are charging a fair price ?