We need to subtract 6% realtor fees and our $5k material cost. 

They hire the first guy in the phone book or - more likely - the one that advertises the lowest fees or gives the slickest sales pitch.

The applicants just submit their information online and pay the Cozy fee of $40 for background/credit report combined or $25 for each.

Does he collect upfront fees? 

My question is, can I access MLS and properties without being assigned to a broker and having to pay their fees?

Its my first home and has done better each year , I bought it 4 years ago for 388k valued now at 615k , I'm finally at a place where I could move out and have some positive cashflow , kinda not if we are taking 5% vacancy 5% repairs , 10% cap ex and management fees, but If i solely move out and self manage it will create positive cashflow unless unforseen cap ex . 

I will have to start speaking to Lee fees re specifics, I was expecting 25%zThank you for your insight.

Offer price is 75% of the realtor appraisal with 25% down, 5% interest on 30 year mortgage and assumes 5% vacancy, 10% property mgmt, 5%repairsSFH1 3B/2ba 1140 sq ft.Rent/mo 1500Prop tax 3384Insurance 1931Realtor appraisal $189240Offer price $141930COC return 6%Cash flow ~$185/moSFH2 4B/2.5ba 2200 sq ftRent/mo 2000Prop tax 4167Insurance 906Realtor appraisal $280000 Offer price $216700COC return 6%Cash flow ~$300/moCondo1 2B/.5Ba 1750 sq ftRent/mo 2625Prop tax 5335Insurance 3400HOA fee 8280Realtor appraisal $370000 Offer price $277500COC return -7%Cash flow $ -435/moCondo2 2B/2ba 1320 sq ftRent/mo 2300Prop tax 6363Insurance 520HOA fee 7800Realtor appraisal 450000 Offer price $315000COC return -9%Cash flow $ -653/mo1.

Yes, each company has different fees, desk fees etc- so this may help you choice as well!  

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.