My property manager who placed this tenant about 6 months earlier, charged me $2600 to get the property rent ready, and I just got an email today, almost one month after the tenant left, that it is now tenant ready again.

I'm using Harrisburg PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Group for two of my properties they charge me 8% of gross rent.

The listing agent is also saying that the seller already signed an agreement to pay 6% in commission fees no matter what.I was under the impression if I made an offer without a buyers agent it would essentially strengthen my offer by 3%.Anyone familiar with Washington state real estate law that would have an answer?

If I am going to devote time and network with folks who are just getting started, I expect a little more motivation to atleast set up an initial meeting.Who's going to take charge?

3) Management fees of $104 per year seem too low.  

You can build up an Airbnb, charge more per night, and get more cash flow than traditional renting.

They might charge you $200 for an hour or two of their time but this will probably be the best money you can spend  considering your knowledge base.  

The cons would be the fees, compliance, working for a brokerage, etc.

If you sale at $240,000, however, you would probably have around $45,000 after selling fees to invest elsewhere. 

Essentially that one person is in charge of your property and income.