For a $35M property, this equates to about 1.43%, which is slightly higher but still reasonable.Market Norms:In some cases, commissions for very large transactions can be negotiated lower, especially if the property is expected to sell quickly or if the broker anticipates minimal effort to close the deal.The presence of a flat fee for properties above certain thresholds is not uncommon and can provide predictability for both the seller and the broker.Conclusion:The commission structure provided in the image appears to be fair and within the typical range for large commercial real estate transactions.

You can’t predict wildfires or earthquakes either, right?

Not sure of my preference   Just different.No one can predict storms, but if you schedule in hurricane season you have better chance of hurricane than if you schedule outside hurricane season.  

These ominous, dour predictions by the media are nothing but click bait. 

The carrier that has less exposure but chooses to be in that market may price their coverage higher because of greater uncertainty/ less predictability. 

We certainly have maintenance issues popping up here and there, however when and what issues are not predictable.

Having said that a syndicator can never 100 percent predict what will happen with an investment.

Anyone who has actually been active in this space will know that borrower behavior can be predictable and irrational, and they might have a fundamentally different mode of operating their life than you do.

I predict it is a part time to full time job on the phone and searching Zillow etc to get an occasional deal maybe at best once every month to as far apart as just a handful a year.

You'll need to get good at analyzing rehab costs and predicting after-repair value (ARV) to ensure your margins are solid.To get started, immerse yourself in real estate education—read books, listen to podcasts, and use BiggerPockets to connect with experienced investors.