I assume they collect a proration every month for property tax?

They are so tax beneficial! 

And she’s the one that released the latest tax rates and year to year comparisons in September of 2024.

Are they commission based, flat fee?

By and large, QI's have very high ethical standards, and are sometimes overlooked as the engines of this tax saving tactic.]REPUTATION MARKERS 📊INDUSTRY STANDINGMembership in professional organizationsLeadership roles in FEAEducational contributions to the industryRelationships with major title companiesCLIENT RELATIONSHIPS 👥Testimonials from CPAs and attorneysReferences from title companiesLong-term client relationshipsTransparent fee structuresRELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS 🚩Overly familiar with your realtor/brokerKickback arrangements (illegal!)

Tax free appreciation and rents significantly trump the loss of depreciation and custodial fees.

Beyond that, sending upfront fees to a lender is not okay.

Many months of costly vacancy, local market rent & resale deteriation, special assessments, property taxes and maintanance fees suggest a quick sale would have been the wise thing to do 2 years ago.

There are lenders that will do 0% origination, but fees and rates are like two levers that usually have an inverse relationship.

Any advice on what setup is easiest and most tax advantaged?