You still get the benefit of their experience and I think it would be a less complicated arrangement.

I was initially thinking, if this is a complete gut job, everything will be essentially be brand new and i maybe able to attract decent tenants.

The cash conversion cycle is essential.

This includes PAR and NAR fees. you may be able to find a board/broker that does not require PAR/NAR which could save about $300/year but would limit your other benefits.

Would be great to find accountant familiar with real estate and how can maximize business set-up as well as tax benefits for real estate investing. 

Do the leg work for them online and see what benefits they can receive. 

It's essentially like their front door doesn't exist.

I think the benefits outweigh the risks.

Not a huge deal but it makes it essential that you have positive cash flow.

Where as if you hop from one lender to the other yes they may offer 12% compared to 13% but is that 1% really going to benefit you more than building loyalty and trust with a company/lender that will save you 10% interest down the road?