I have zero fees on my units when they are vacant.

Have you paid their standard fee (or beat them up to lessen it further) or a premium to cut the line when updates or revisions are needed?

Also what would you estimate for architect fee for 1 acre lot with utilities on-site and for 8k to 9k sft retail strip.  

Keep in mind the brokerage that just offers low desk fees and a nice office doesn't have a direct correlation to the training you will receive and value you will get for the cap you are paying.

If he really wants to "roll up his sleeves", he can scout properties in your community (or on the internet) and get paid a "commission" if he finds one of your investor-friends in Omaha to buy it (aka, acquisition fee/finder's fee).

Make sure you know what it's like to be an Agent before you spend thousands of dollars on MLS fees etc.. 

I am a fee attorney for Fidelity and found this the best solution.1.

I finally sold it for a small fraction of what I paid for it, but I was out from under the HOA fees and taxes which at about $1,700. per year, which is a sizeable sum for me, and as we know, these fees increase every year.Bottom line is, DO NOT purchase property there for an investment. 

Look into factors like vacancy rates, local job growth, and tenant demand to pinpoint promising markets.Once you find a property, work on running the numbers carefully—factor in purchase price, rehab costs (if applicable), property management fees, and reserves.

The dollar-peso exchange rate benefited us with respect to fees, so we have some extra class A shares we can use as collateral.