The study itself needs to be done by qualified engineers to meet IRS standards - CPAs can help interpret it but shouldn't be doing the actual component analysis.

Define your actual objective before acting.Ask yourself:Are you optimizing for cash flow replacement?

If a company has their act together with a well-trained staff and clearly defined roles, then their data is going to have some meaning to it.This forum is not about my company, but we've been mentioned a couple of times and here are your answers Doug.  

In most cases, the scope of service is clearly defined in the management agreement, which is reviewed and signed by both parties.

Curious to hear different perspectives and real experiences.Points are just one component of the cost of a loan.  

Commodities for industry are at record highs and components/supplies are coming into question. 

It’s solved by:Clear ownership of each stepDefined handoff pointsFewer exceptions through better upfront rulesIf a task requires frequent manual follow-up, it’s usually because accountability or sequencing isn’t clearly defined, not because people aren’t working hard enough.That’s where most PM teams bleed hours without realizing it.

Familial Status is not clearly defined.  

At the same time, REITs and hotel owners actively repositioned portfolios by selling non-core assets, paying down debt, and recycling capital into higher-growth opportunities — creating consistent deal flow for private buyers.A defining trend of 2025 was the rise of sub-$50M hotel transactions, where private equity, family offices, and entrepreneurial investors found the best risk-adjusted opportunities.

Define the exit strategy.