I'm an agent, and I honestly would entertain some sort of commision structure for selling multiple properties at once.

Fees are a massive part and costs of the loan structure - not purely about rate. 

Curious to hear broker and principal perspectives on structured acquisitions in the commercial retail space.In some transactions where buyer and seller are aligned on price, I’ve seen deals close using master lease or lease-to-own structures — essentially where the buyer operates the property and makes agreed payments while the purchase price and exit are locked upfront.

It’s a structural demand shift.Fewer children means less family formation and less forced homeownership.Instead of prioritizing square footage, schools, and permanence, more households are choosing flexibility, mobility, and convenience, all which favors renting.If this trend continues, births will fall below deaths within a decade.That likely means:Higher rental demandLess “must-own” housing demandHome prices need to adjust to attract buyersRates, supply, and zoning get all the attention, but demographics like this cannot be ignored.

Obviously depends on your situation and how many units you're managing.If you do go the PM route, definitely interview at least 3-4 companies and ask how they handle maintenance calls, vacancy turnovers, and what their fee structure looks like (watch out for hidden fees).

• Any structures you didn’t initially consider but ended up working well?

Are you planning cosmetic rehabs or tackling structural work with your dad's skills?

I want structured reporting.

Although we certainly understand that this first investment could have been structured better, our investment journey has only begun.

That comes straight off what I’m willing to pay.On the fly, I’m usually running three quick mental filters:Is this safety / structural / envelope?