This was something that I facilitated for a friend not a business deal but somewhere in this scenario could provide room for compensation.

As he funds his apartment project, i just have to make sure his compensation is reasonable.

They require more attention and management than would be required in more affluent areas but the you are compensated for this in the added return on investment from rental income.

When you list with them, you can offer to compensate the accepted tenant for their fees paid for this service, so it's free to you unless you score somebody - and if you get somebody good, the small fee is worth it.

How do most of you work out your compensation agreement with the contractor?

Various ways of loan guarantees - they all compensate the lender for some portion of the loss on a foreclosed loan.

Make sure you  specify the terms and compensation of the transaction.

It sounds like there is more to consider and I"m open to suggestions, and would like to avoid getting caught in a crossfire about compensated mentors.

When government takes any property fair compensation must be paid, taht being market value at that time.

Also make sure they care Workers Compensation Insurance, there are numerous court cases have ruled the hiring party is responsible for injuries to independent contractor’s employees when the independent contractor did not have their own WC insurance.