Here is what one of my 4 AIs say:The commission structure detailed in the image for a real estate transaction involving a property valued between $30M and $40M is as follows:Under $34,000,000: 1% (0.50% per side)$34,000,000 - $34,999,999: $400,000 ($200,000 per side)$35,000,000 and above: $500,000 ($250,000 per side)To evaluate whether these commissions are fair for a 112-unit apartment complex valued between $30M and $40M, let's compare them to typical real estate commission rates for large commercial properties:Typical Commission Rates:For commercial real estate transactions, commissions generally range from 1% to 3% for properties valued above $10M.

My parents have been very involved in the purchasing process- touring the property with me, etc.

Communication is SEVERELY lacking from all the agents involved plus the brokerage.Finally, I just drive to the sellers house in person and knock on the door.

With my background in law, currently studying in Indonesia, and my experience as a real estate agent, I’ve seen firsthand the opportunities and legal considerations involved in such investments.

Long term rentals are unattractive in CA imo especially since you can earn a lot more with different rental strategies even doing mid term rentals will still probably be more profitable than doing a long term rental.As far as hiring a contractor or bringing in subs for each item that will come down to how much you want to be involved, you'll save money finding and subbing out individual jobs but it will take you longer and you will need to manage everyone you hire and contract to do business with whereas a contractor will manage all that for you but there will be a premium put onto the price obviously for that. 

I’m a beginning investor and am trying to wrap my head around the tax benefits involved with real estate.  

Unfortunately, such tenants are not commonplace.To maximize the odds of always having your property occupied by a reliable tenant, buy properties that attracts a tenant segment with a high percentage of reliable people.

While previous offers were rejected, this latest proposal has prompted the company to reassess its options.In conjunction with these closures, Seven & I has announced a $520 million sale-leaseback transaction involving several 7-Eleven locations and plans to create a spinoff for its non-convenience store operations.

Seller financing is very hard to get.Most seller has the intent of collecting all the money upfront for a new property.To entice the seller to accept a low down payment, agree to the purchase price without negotiating, cover the closing costs and if there are any commissions involved with brokers/agents.

If you are in a relationship and want to invest, there is one thing you must be sure of before you start your journey.You have to be on the same page about real estate investing.Almost every story of a successful investor has a cooperative partnership and agreed view on investing as a couple (and a plan for the kids if they have them).Both parties don't have to have the same level of involvement.