The best thing to do here is utilize what's called a DSCR loan.

I too live in Marin, and feel it is a solid long term market for apprecaition, and utilizing the power of principle reduction.When it comes to refinancing, figure out what the loan costs will be, then divide that buy the monthly savings with the new loan in order to determine how long you have to maintain that loan to break even. 

As you and I know, a quad would be sold typically to an investor. 

Also, right now we are utilizing FB but we may change this next year to a platform outside of FB for better interaction and more security.

I think this is pretty typical of the ultra wealthy..

How attorney fees typically work in these cases (e.g., hourly, contingency, flat fee)?

Tenants may not occupy residence without utility service except during brief interruptions beyond your control.

Rich Young, Loughlin, Crest, etc.Commercial brokers typically do not charge fees for tenant/buyer representation but find a way to take their fees out of the deal.

In the Valley, I have seen typically around $50,000 and on the Westside around $75,000.

Must be able to handle all typical investor transactions (assignments, wraps, lease/options, etc.).