NEVER agree to pay more than just a nominal application/underwriting fee and appraisal cost before your closing date.

They want to see you in person and a photo ID with all the documentation etc.

Once you get home upload your photos to a big screen to view them.

Are their listings detailed with good quality photos?

Account requirements: No or very low monthly fee, at least 50 free deposits per month allowed, low or no min balance required from a local or mid sized bank or credit union.

I can sign purchase offers through Docusign, track rent through Cozy, take photos of vacant units, list units on Zillow, execute digital lease signing, take calls and texts through Google voice, scan documents, track expenses (Microsoft cloud), search for properties, listen to BP podcasts and the list goes on.I can run my entire business through my iPhone.

As for handling your grandfather's property, ask him what he needs and take photos when you do the pre-move in inspection. 

Listed on MLS with professional photos with virtual staging and had an offer in hand within hours.

What was the approximate cost per room/photo?

Ive spent over 500. in photo diagnostic efforts and not even a quote.Good luck, something we both need.