Quote from @Ashish Acharya: @Sanjai Dayal If your LLC owns the commercial building and leases space to your medical practice LLC, it’s essential to charge rent at fair market value (FMV) to avoid IRS scrutiny.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Over the years, I’ve learned a ton, and now I’m applying that experience to my Real Estate practice.

For investment properties, 20% down is the realistic minimum these days. 15% down loans exist, but typically are so expensive that they are not practical.

Message me and we can cover all that and where I think you'll be best served investing in our market and similar markets in Texas as well as best practices.

Here are some trends that could play out, or further develop in 2025.Leasing & Tenant Experience AI-Powered Leasing: Chatbots and AI tools will streamline leasing processes, from answering tenant inquiries to scheduling tours.Virtual Tours & Digital Leasing: These will become even more standard, making it easier for tenants to rent remotely.TechnologySmart Property Management: IoT devices (smart locks, thermostats, etc.) will become more common, improving efficiency and tenant satisfaction.Property Management Software: Platforms will integrate more AI for predictive maintenance, rent collection, and financial reporting.SustainabilityGreen building practices and energy-efficient upgrades will be a major focus, driven by tenant demand and potential incentives.AI & AutomationAI will play a bigger role in tenant screening, rent pricing optimization, and even predicting market trends.Automation will handle repetitive tasks like maintenance requests and lease renewals, freeing up PMs for higher-level activities.I'm sure there are plenty more shifting trends that I haven't mentioned and that are sure to evolve over the next year. 

Any agent who violates this is communicating to you that they are unethical.Best practices proves that interviewing agents BEFORE you go looking, to find the most competent one for your specific needs is the right way to do it. 

Could simply be bad practice or something more substantial. 

It is such a common practice for these management software companies to charge these fees, so I assume it is not an issue, especially since they are a third party and the fees cover more than just the credit checks.Any insight is helpful!