If they say "it's to cover marketing" then I would argue they probably aren't professional and just charge it because they can.The leasing fee is charged per door, meaning you will pay it every time they place a tenant in one of your rentals.

Hugs and Strength in these difficult times. 

It's one-time plus updating it if/when the info changes.  

I have a property that I have rehabbed that is in a D level area that I would want to off load after a time anyways and was wanting to know how everyone goes about doing this.Do you have a contract that says something like "you rent from me for 3 years and then pay 100k over remaining balance of my mortgage"?

But, for the time being, smart money will buy a Tesla Plaid or a Model 3 which will soon be outlawed for its dangerous 0-60 times, but may retain its configuration and become valuable.

Lenders don’t like half finished projects, especially where the borrower “mis calculated” by $100,000.   

If you're willing to put the time, strategies like cold call, direct mail, door knock, PPC, social media might be worthwhile.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

So, I don't understand what the business model is here, but I'm getting tired of wasting MY time, trying to respond to THEIR solicitation.  

Most of the time the current lender doesn't care.