My gut tells it's contraction instead of expansion but is that balanced but not carrying any debt service?  

Not to paint a grim picture, just a rality I deal with all the time unless margins can afford remote autopilot or hands-off I call it. 

Is the manager paying a monthly check and then he gets paid for his services?

@Gerard Connolly-  First of all... thank you so much for your service to this country!

., there's no fee for the property management service)?

What companies have the best lists or direct mail services and why?

Seems like a huge lawsuit waiting to happen.There's prolly a service available that would do that for you.

What companies have the best lists or direct mail services and why?

Essentially, the landlord can ask for anything they want subject to supply/demand, and you can negotiate.This is because public policies have a general obligation to make sure people can get and afford housing, it's not the same with businesses.  

On the potential FHA loan property I will manage that one but the other potential three I will like to get property management services.