Check out the table that I sent you, it does a good job demonstrating that commissions on real estate transactions in the US are actually right in line with many other developed countries.Be aware that almost all of the major reporting on the NAR vs.

If you compare ADU addition with any larger development effort , either in size of unit or number of units, the return is greater because building single small unit is the most expensive residential development.  

Given the size and scope of things, and "community" one could readily argue addition of organizer and head of a Criminal Syndicate. 

The key rules are as follows:1) Syndicator MUST have significant skin in the game, including 10% of the money raised in the first deal, 8% of the second, and 3% of the third2) The only fees allowed are 5% of revenue for property / asset management, which is enough to put food on the table, but not incentivize people to just buy, buy, buy3) The only compensation is 20% of the profit (less on the first 2 deals)4) Rapid acquisition is not allowed. 5% Is minus all operating cost correct ? 

I can expand it if i desire, but it minimizes the size of the post.

Most only talk to one wholesaler and think a quick cash offer is their only solution, usually leaving way too much on the table.

For my clients, in every city I am set-up in I have an agent who pulls all the comps and writes up an opinion on the value based on size, area, finishes, market. 

The current landlord for this property is kind and is more willing to pay for replacements on the home which I believe is mainly because she used to live in the home so I didn't really need to spend much for any problems that arrived other than minor things the home is over 150+ years old so it has its quirks.The tough part is that I am paying a bit more in rent for this home but it has a lot more potential than my other unit, it has a good-sized backyard which I'm debating on adding a hot tub or a fire place but seems like a fireplace may be better maintenance and cost wise.

You can also just accept certain kinds of pets, breeds, or sizes as a third option.

If my husband and I were to start over again we would buy higher quality assets and not be focused on immediate cash flow and unit count like we were when we started this after exiting a fairly decent sized small business.