You won’t have to worry about which policy or carrier covers what, reducing the chances of delays or disputes between carriers.More Predictable CostsScheduled programs often allow for more predictable budgeting.

This is a solid, predictable income stream.Low debt: With only 7 years left on the loan, you're close to owning it free and clear, which will significantly boost cash flow.Diversification: Keeping the fourplex provides diversification alongside your other investments and W2 income.Local market knowledge: You likely have a good understanding of the local market after 10 years of ownership.STR potential: Michigan has some attractive STR markets, especially in tourist areas.

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?

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

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.  

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

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

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

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.