I don't want to use the numbers that the seller has currently because we don't want to manage the complex as they have, as we don't want to get the same resident complaints about poor office hours and delayed maintenance. 

If you don't find the two brokers to be responsive then file a complaint with the real estate commission in your state.

Understand that the rate is variable so you run a risk there, but I have no complaints using them. 

There has been a bit of tenant turnover, tenant complaints, and very long periods to fill vacancies.

I have an eviction order pending execution by the sheriff's dept.The former owner is a petty criminal who is trying various frauds to stall the eviction and make money off the house.

I looked at doing a new build for myself for a primary residence as well, but after I factored in the impact tax, I figured I was just better off buying a new build in a subdivision and doing the upgrades I wanted.The impact tax is one if the more annoying things, especially with complaints of affordable housing scarcity here.

Not to mention roaches and complaints from tenants.

However, Jon Goodman, a respected local real estate attorney, has written in his blog "This author knows of no situation where, absent harm to a consumer, a person encountered litigation or criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of brokerage."

Where I operate a state controlled board is mandated to review all customer complaints.

I think people get busted because of neighbor's complaints.