I suggest you get multiple bids for each service then do a cost comparison analysis over a 10 year+ period.

I am wondering how the dynamics of a large firm such as KW or ReMax works in comparison to a smaller, local brokerage.

In our market 3-4% is typical. 25% is very attractive by comparison.

In this comparison I have a personal preference for brick.

From Kenny Bedwell of STR Insights, his data comparison was posted in another  group. 

For your comparison, average cost of commercial construction is around $200 per square foot and the average hotel room is about 325 square fee.

But comparing Atlanta, Dallas, Memphis or other areas to Phoenix is not a fair comparison.

I'm currently in my mid-20s, and I'm trying to set a course for my future to stick on. I've long held an interest in real estate investing, but I'm unsure if it really fairs as comparably as many seem to suggest as my...

Many are comfortable buying under their own name, using standard financing, and buying umbrella policy on top of regular hazard insurance to the tune of 1-2 million. there are other threads here which discuss the liability concerns of LLC vs. personal ownership. too lengthy to debate here but do your own comparison.3) You can think of it as subsidizing your housing cost when you have 3 units rented and you are in the 4th one. do some calculations/ analysis and see what your cashflow is like is with rental income of three units with the expenses of 4 units. compare this to what it would be if you just rented a place.

And as a matter of comparison, Im in MA and my "older" apartment houses were built in 1900 or earlier.