If I hired an attorney every time a person threatened a law suit or to seek legal representation, I might as well have one on retainer as it happens a lot.  

I'd say sure, I'll take that $ if I stil retain my 5%. 

I don't see an advantage to retaining a realtor to sell the home for full commission.

Finding out what market rents are in the area will quickly reveal if retaining the property as a rental even makes sense. 

Density is your friend, but seek out how to best do it to create a desirable place, minimize you utility/road costs, and retain value throughout the development stages (if phased).  

I've retained a team to help me handle tax structuring. 

I’d need to borrow about 50% of the value of my current home to fund the remainder of the price of the new home, and would retain the current home as a rental.

Best of luck, and feel free to reach out if you have any further questions about Florence or Muscle Shoals, Alabama!

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

Instead of denying them, can we refer them directly over to the owner for them to sign a lease with the owner who is willing to effectively manage the contract, payment and relationship BUT would still want to retain us (albeit for a lower fee) to deliver ONLY guest and property care activities (guest communications, organizing cleaning, lawn and pool care etc).