They all say they will be on the lookout for me, and they are experienced realtors.I did however get one from here, bigger pockets, and this realtor hasn't worked with investors before, butis asking me to sign a contract so I am working with them exclusively.The reason I am asking what to do, is because this realtor with the contract is very new, but I heard that most realtors will ask you to sign one if theyre serious.

The Skeptical Investor, which I hope we all are :)A frank, hopefully insightful, article from one investor to another.

The issues that most run into though is the property doesn't cash flow enough to support a higher LTV or most lender require a minimum FICO to qualify for the higher LTVs... some lenders have other experience requirements and reserve requirements as well... all depends. 

There's a map of all the properties listed on that site.  

Over all I am getting a loss of $500 per month.

I can pay for all my problems using the cash flow from my current rentals.

Most (in my experience) are not.2) You need to bring all of your terms to the attorney - how to structure distributions (are you 50/50 on all operating distributions?

Or you could add 5% per year to the 160k and give it to your brother when all is said and done.

Sounds like you're already moving in all the right directions. 

All have different perspectives in terms STRs and how your neighbors could potentially impact the experience.