I know there are a lot of different opinions on the pros and cons of working for a big brand vs a boutique firm.

Think commercial single user owner occupied turned into four or five tenanted property; empty big box retail space made into mini storage; single family home on busy street turned into restaurant/bar/boutique, storefronts in downtown turned into live/work lofts, etc.  

Boutique hotels, etc that advertise and promote this will generally say “and oh by the way 1 of our 20 rooms may be haunted - guests reported something in room number 13”.

Either through boutique firms or friends and family.- HELOCs- Credit cards.

:DProfessionally, I spent the majority of my career refining my skills at a luxury boutique brokerage here in Bellingham.

Would you consider doing a joint venture with a seasoned condo developer who has done plenty of boutique project like this?

@Easton Hill My partners and I have a few boutique motels and a wedding venue in Virginia - let me know if you need advice on anything!

Finding a local boutique/family-owned brokerage might be your best bet.My second brokerage, Keller Williams, did not have a monthly fee but did have a higher split to the company+ a coaching fee which brought the split to about 60/40 for the first couple of transactions.Wishing you all the best on your search!

We're a local boutique management team with over 20 years experience. 

We'd love to have a relationship with an investor-friendly attorney who would offer investor-friendly boutique-type services.