If said guru also has a relationship with an LLC creation company that over-charges by thousands of dollars, then it’s obvious why they tell you that you need one!   

Some of the larger companies will take them, but they often charge a fee.

We charge 4% for property management and 2% for asset management.

We tell tenants NOT to change their locks, we are happy to do so for them at no charge if they are ever afraid someone might have a key that they do not want to have a key.  

Sometimes when examining the entire capital stack, its determined the higher finance charges paired with higher leverage is a winning proposition but only experienced real estate investors should be making that call. 

But be wary, there are expensive accountants out there that try to overly charge clients due to their knowledge.

As long as you file it, you have protection from the charge of fraud.Tip: if you file Form 8082 to protect yourself, send your tax return in by mail.  

We pay Lightning Docs a $500 annual fee and $500 per loan, which we charge to our borrowers at closing.

You cannot charge more  for something that they already have. 

The top agents would be charging like attorneys and make more money then the 2-3 percent they would get from the seller.