The reason l'm looking into the Greater Boston are is because l'm from around the area(Belmont, MA specifically) and New London is relatively cheaper to get started compared to Boston from what l have seen. 

One lender might me more excited about a specific deal then another, which then helps with best terms.Always looking to overcome those bottlenecks is key.  

If it's the same 212 loan that I have some high level knowledge on, they offer fix and flip loans and are generally associated with a specific wholesaling firm. 

The north part of Houston, specifically Spring, Tomball, The Woodlands, and Conroe are great.

Lenders typically require at least 15-20% down for multifamily properties, depending on the specifics of the deal.

(zero claims or issues) We are looking at going with Obei Insurance, they focus specifically on investor real estate.

I know getting my real estate license is one option, but I am looking for more than one option.I am based in CT, so if anything specific is coming to mind let me know, open to all Ideas.

Does anyone have recommendations for good, reasonably priced countertop installers/fabricators who do work in the north/northwest suburbs of Chicago, specifically around Prospect Heights?

. :) It sounds like you are looking for a specific investment opportunity? 

If your brother is looking to invest in real estate largely from a tax reduction standpoint they should pay a qualified real estate tax strategist to review their specific situation and what may or may not work for them.