It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

For SFH or duplex, most of them usually charge a flat rate ($100 - $150 per month).

The guest is seeing our nightly rate, inclusive of all fees, versus competitors' listings that aren't using a PMS system and still charge split fees; they're seeing a much lower nightly rate, with fees added only at checkout. 

As I mentioned above, if you're not registered as a HML or lender and you are charging fees as a lender, you're in violation.

They push you to pay $150 for a ad set up fee so your ads get set up correctly and not suspended specifically and when done all the ads get suspended by google and bing right away. 

The best move would be to review the actual language of that PM agreement with your client, see how long the clause applies (some extend beyond termination), and either negotiate a reduced fee directly with the PM or wait until the management contract expires before listing.Not all PMs handle sales well, and some tack on fees that seem high — but in this case, they might be fully within their contractual rights.

Can you guys provide me with advise on how I can receive their utility payments without having them pay a fee and without having myself be charged a fee?

Dear resident, "Please pay me rent and I am going to charge you to pay me..."

The cleaning fee is a pass through..

Quote from @James Runkle: does anybody have the latest information on this fiasco for appointing a local agent in charge for out of state investors?