So many benefits, yes the fees are higher but many investors have come to the realization that the extra costs associated with the commercial mortgages are 100% worth it. 

It will be interesting to see if volume increases dramatically with interest rate cuts.  

Miami is listed  the city the highest number of STR in the country, close to 7,000 arbnb listings; however, with the list expensive nightly rate at $290, of the top ten.

A quarter percent rate difference here, a $10k difference in price there ... 

I have no prepayment penalties at that rate and at that rate I will be positive cash flowing (not much but enough after expenses, vacancy rate, etc)4.

Despite declining sales and increased competition, Macy's real estate assets are proving valuable, particularly as U.S. retail vacancy rates remain low.Macy's has already sold a Miami property for $36 million and expects to generate $115 million in asset-sale gains this year.

From charging a flare fee then transaction fees for every check, wire transfer, annual tax reporting etc.

Once I run out of money, I can partner with others with capital and I can manage the deals for a piece of equity and fees.

So, this is putting him in the position to have to look at the possibility of doing a 1031 exchange on the 2.5 - 3.0 million that would otherwise be taxed at capital gain rates (he wants to avoid paying Uncle Sam at all costs).

Alternatively, if more time is needed, then they could pay you a fee to sell them an "option contract" to buy the property at a set price within a given time period.