It's not unusual to find 2x4 rafters or 40 amp service above the kitchen sink etc. 

What they vote goes.We almost bought a condo in Oregon (Bend) but the majority of the unit were owned by a single, wealthy family.

I’m in the Big Bend National Park area.We switched numbers, and are meeting in 5 days.

Having said that, we try to time it with unusually high income (like selling stock or getting big bonus or a big spike in biz income).

However, it is clear you have an unusual partnership agreement so it is best to consult a CPA.On the other hand, real estate is not a liquid asset. 

Quote from @Mike Bend: @Bill HamptonI hired a guy off BP for accounting and it was an absolute nightmare.Would HR block be fine for me currently with only 1 STR?

It is not unusual for large corporate tenants to have a re agent negotiate their lease renewals and that agent expects to get paid a commission.

This seller credit for buyer side commission isn't unusual as it is exactly like seller contributions to buyer closing costs that have been done for years.Remember, you as a buyer can insist on a non-exclusive buyer representation or very short representation time period.

I'm of the same opinion on this (own rentals in Fort Bend and Central TX).

To me that means an account owned by a trust and that would be an unusual account in which to hold security deposits.When I had a SF property manager, they typically held the security deposits.