My partner and I buy real estate and businesses (existing or new franchises), we’ve been looking to learn more about angel investors and where to find them.

Hi @Adam Ferro,Renters Warehouse is a large national firm but each market is ran more like a franchise. 

They are about as bad to get out of as garbage (assuming you're a non-franchise account) contracts.You can get out, but you'll pay back an amortized amount of the up front payment they gave the previous owner and then NPV on future collections.I'd say, I wouldn't call off the deal, but read the contract to see when you can get out VERY CAREFULLY. 

@Ray IstasI really don’t think so...MLS duesNAR dues (via local chapter)Errors and omission insurance premiumBrokerage fee or dues (especially if a franchise)Dues for the electronic lockboxThose are the main ones off the top of my head.

We're home to the San Antonio Spurs NBA franchise (5 chips, don't hate), a great Mexican American culture with the old missions spread throughout the city (Remember The Alamo!!!)

Their franchise fee is lower also.In Portland, didn't usually see a buyer-paid commission, but it'll vary by office/broker.I guess Chicago (again, there may be multiple un-related different SVNs in an area) was doing good numbers.Like any broker, I wouldn't weigh the franchise as heavily as the individual broker and understand the exact terms of the deal.Heck, if any broker has a good clean deal as a listing, I'll work with them even if I don't trust them. 

I'm working on a creative commercial deal right now and analyzing different franchises.

You can check with itrip (They have franchise owners in different local markets and I've heard good things about them generally-they are who i am going to use on 1 of my units) , vacasa ( I heard mixed reviews of them), and whomever else you can find.

On the other hand, keep in mind that there are costs associated with maintaining an LLC (such as the $800 annual franchise tax in California).2.

Perhaps there are franchise fees to be paid when your return is filed?