I have a year reserve for operational expenses, but concern if legal steps needed, along with potentially any damage to the property due to any disputes...the cost could go up significantly that exceed my reserve.Advice:I think I am being a bit paranoid and concern that this could be a sign of rent payment challenge in the near future...along with federal moratorium on evictions. 

Has anybody else come accross this and found a resolution?

Even if the owner was on the hook for a commission it would either complicate the deal and the owner would look to you to "help" with the resolution now that you are "committed" to the deal or the PM might just drag you into court with the owner to get everyone "on board".

I'm curious to know: What issues did it cause for you, and what was the resolution? 

It may vary state by state, but holding deposits (a deposit to take a rental off the market for an interested potential tenant) may potentially be tricky because regardless of what the document states and whether it is a "deposit" or "fee", the applicant may be able to dispute the amount that is not returned.In California, the amount that can be withheld must be "reasonable" and reflect the landlord's costs or losses.

I raised this issue to them, and they responded quickly apologizing for the mistake and assuring me they would credit me the difference in the next draw.While the response times have been prompt and the resolutions satisfactory, the issues I've run into with RPM are illustrating the downsides of using large property management companies.

They may charge money to determine that, but it is a complex problem since the siblings are disputing it.

He has promised countless times over several months (5 months to be exact) to come back to us with "a proposal by the end of this week" via email on 11/28/23 and "we will get this wrapped up this week" via email on 12/11/23 - and we are already in the first week of February 2024 without a proposal and without any progress in coming to a resolution.

You don't want to burn any bridges by miscommunications or not properly addressing resolution paths, buy-outs, exits, etc. in a legal manner on paper and signed by parties.

I respect your comments and your advice.I find it slightly harsh in part and do not agree with it entirely, but I will respect your views.The great thing about forums is that we get to share our experiences, good or bad and that experience may in part help others going through something similar.In the comments received, some pointed out that it appears this is something that is happening, sadly enough.It was a shock to me as I had not experienced it.I am certainly entitled to share my experience on the forum.I do not view it as gossip for if you will notice from my post I have refrained from mentioning said listing agent, company and/or property.So again, I do respect your views, but please understand that when you ask me to communicate with said listing agents, my posts show you the lengths I have gone to.I would beg to differ on further outreach if not directed at finding a resolution, to someone that clearly is/was against me viewing the property in the first place based on my gender.What is that going to accomplish?