We put $75K down to begin with and likely have $85-100K in equity ( depending on what non-scientific source you check since I haven't had a full appraisal done) on it.

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

My best appreciating are over $10k/month of appreciation and similarly I suspect this beats virtually all other non-commercial (<5 units) residential RE in my market. 

Or regional banks.. for my Charleston SC I used Ameris  and Service first bank..

If you have non-Roth retirement accounts, consider converting them to Roth accounts.

As @Patrick Drury mentioned- the West Side does not have any POS areas (besides Lakewood, but it's only needed for previously non-owner occupied/rental properties) Something else to consider in Cleveland proper is Lead Safe Testing ..

As noted, commission are always negotiable as are brokerage options (full service to discount companies that pretty much just post it on the MLS and you work with all calls, offers, etc) and an agent can go over likely net out scenarios with you and give you an idea what you likely will be able to net after closing expenses and paying off the mortgage balance. 

If the loan is conventional, it is likely serviced by a mortgage servicer and you will have difficulty getting in contact with the actual investor who owns the loan.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

Offering a smart TV with streaming services, USB chargers by the beds, and premium bathroom toiletries are also great touches that guests love.