What I’m trying to get at is this: are there ways to provide brokerage services to principals with the same or greater value as best traditional practices for far lower cost?

The insured appealed and the appeals court agree with the insured and reversed the lower court's decision.I handled a similar title claim where the complaint alleged among other things, the insured knew or should have known about the Plaintiff's prior contract and therefore the deed into my insured should be rescinded. 

Most of the Flippers want to be around 75% of ARV minus repair cost or lower.

The more money you save, the lower your monthly payment because the more you can put down.This is really great advice....some of the best. 

C class and lower areas is only where S8 beneficial and that tenant base can be a headache.

Refinancing next year would likely allow you to lock in a potentially lower rate than the 8% you're currently at, especially if the market conditions continue to favor lower rates.Avoid Duplicate Fees: You're right in thinking about avoiding duplicate fees for the refinance and HELOC.

@Kwok Wong With limited exceptions its customarily the lower tier neighborhoods that present both BRRRR and cash flow.

The price of homes may be lower out of state but the down payment becomes much more plus the cost of having boots on the ground

Not sure, from what you're writing, what the benefit to the borrower was in refinancing, but there had to be something; cash out and lower rate are two that come to mind. 

if there is lots of interest, they can say to you "that's a nice list of 'issues' your inspector found - give me asking price, or find another property. i'm not making any repairs or lowering the price."