I went through this whole process recently of researching for Real Estate CPA and finally went with referral from friend that also invests in real estate. 

You are likely overpaying by $5,000.Broker fee of $3,000 and Processing Fees of $2,000 seem out of place...but then again, i never used a broker to get a loan so I am not sure about that.If the broker was able to get you an interest rate or loan product that you wouldn't be able to find on the open market...its high, but likely fair.if you are getting a loan product that you could have gotten by going to a normal bank...seems high and unnecessary. 

The property I bought and am in the process of rehabbing is out of state.

On the other hand, a detailed quote with a higher total may offer more transparency and reduce the risk of surprises as the project progresses.I specialize in consulting services for situations like this, where I help clients evaluate contractor quotes, ensure transparency, and navigate the renovation process with confidence.

I’m exploring ways to automate my deal analysis process and was wondering:1.Is there a way to programmatically pull MLS data?

I met a contractor through the project that's become a solid 1st call for my next flip and a good friend in the process.

Due to item 1, adding an ADU can require years to start achieving any return (once the accumulated cash flow recovers the initial negative position).4) Adding an ADU is a slow process.

It is not something that you can access immediately, like same day.It usually requires 2 Business days to process loan request.

This process is easier to qualify for.

Lenders get paid at closing.Consider developing a better process to find and vet your lenders, Torianne.