You're not interviewing someone for a W2 job at your firm, you're looking to start a nice mutually-beneficial working relationship.  

I would love for this person to be able to counsel us on our entire portfolio (retirement, mutual funds, AND real estate), LLCs, do our taxes, and offer RE professional tips.

Yes, you can modify or terminate any lease if it is mutually agreed.  

The only thing I know how to compare this to is the ETF/mutual fund investing I have been doing for the past 15 years, where the average annual returns have been somewhere around 11% per year. 

We are moving different directions in life and have mutually decided splitting up is in the best interest of both of us.

Happy to share deal examples or collaborate if there’s mutual interest.Thanks in advance for your wisdom and connections 🙌

I don’t care if someone is promoting their services as long as the information they provide is truthful, beneficial and they provide the positives and negatives without bias. 

It's also beneficial to stay updated on market trends and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.Moreover, utilizing technology, such as project management software, can enhance tracking and forecasting capabilities, ensuring that every dollar is accounted for.

If the property qualifies as a separate activity, you may be eligible to claim bonus depreciation through a cost segregation study, which can provide substantial upfront deductions — particularly beneficial if you are in a higher tax bracket.However, if your income level is lower, the cost of the study may outweigh the benefit.

Hard money can be useful, but it works best when you walk in with clarity on your numbers, your timeline, and your exit.When you start talking with lenders, it helps to approach the conversation with genuine curiosity, you are evaluating them the same way they are evaluating you, mutual win win, keep that in mind.