I’m sure this is a preference, but curious as to what you all do.

I prefer a PM that charges a flat fee, but many seem to charge a percentage of the rent.In addition to how much, I'd ask the PM how long it takes them to find a tenant and when they start advertising. 

I prefer infill where there are proven comps/neighborhoods. 

Let me know if you want a question They have 0 in the deal it’s all investors 50/50 GM/LPinvestors first. 2% acquisition fee10% asset management fee1% capital transaction fee10% preferred return to LPsYear 2 refi+NOI shows 121% COC and year 7 155% on sale.

While a deposit is almost always preferable, you should make a common sense business decision based on the circumstances and condition of the property, in my opinion.

The best option for you depends on a number of factors including your exit strategy, any liability concerns and preferred tax treatment.Type of EntityTax TreatmentMain AdvantagesC-CorporationDouble TaxationCorporate tax rates are lowerS-CorporationPass-throughSelf-employment tax savingsLimited Liability Company (LLC)Pass-throughLiability protection and flexibilityFuture Outlook and Recent Tax Law ChangesMost recent tax changes applicable to real estate investors include:The increase in the estate tax exemption to $13.61 million per individual for 2024.

People typically prefer to do STR -> MTR since they still have a higher income, but are able to get around STR regulations/invest less time into the deal.

Cant speak for the other markets but here in College Station, you can get low-interest-rate loans even as an investor through the builder's preferred lender! 

I could do an all cash, but would prefer to do a conventional loan.

Lots of our clients actually prefer quick turnaround and cash. 4.