Rather its the lack of benefit packages that most realty firms offer that make SEP's / Solo 401K's so necessary.

We would primarily act as a property management firm, but only manage properties that our other entities own.

This question, however is on behalf of a client at my day job; I work for an IT consulting firm.

With that said, I firmly believe that any type of marketing that gives you a positive ROI is worth doing. 

Hi my name is Adaora Nwogbo i live in Arlington Texas and for occupation I am a Broker (Trader) at a brokerage firm.

Property management firms should also be incentivized if they’re getting a % of total rent so I am as perplexed as you are by their recommendation. 

So, do the work; apply with the state, pass the exam, get fingerprinted, put your license with a firm, and join the professional organizations required to practice real estate in Florida. 

We are a negotiation firm. 

@Wade B. it's like catching fish with your hands - the trick is to be quick and firm.

We will be coming up with a firm plan next week to finalize these options, but helping our neighbors in these hard times is more important than profit any day.