Yes property managers pay for some repairs. The money they use comes from the property owner. Sometimes an owner will keep an amount of money in an account accessible by the property manager to expedite more urgent repairs. The money for repairs never comes out of the fee which the property manager makes from collecting rent.
Larger property management companies have maintenance workers and repairmen readily accessible. We often get them for less money than a property owner will. We provide them a steady income and believe me, other companies reach out to us often wanting work from us.
We do not get "kickbacks" we pass on savings. The work is quality work that pleases everyone. Thank you for asking, do property managers pay for repairs?