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.

Once you make sure there is not mold, or you have gotten rid of the mold, just install an inexpensive bathtub insert right over the old tile.  

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

I would hire a surveyor, this will prevent any problems down the road, then there is no question where your property is. also check with your town zoning ordinance on fences, you will have to get a permit, the height of the fence is usually regulated and the distance back from the property line you have to install it ( usually around 5" back) posts on your side and the fence facing the neighbors.