When you say "open rate" mortgage, we would say "variable rate" and the rate would reset periodically based on some standard index.

My gut tells me they are pushing the revenue and basing the homes value on that.

The PM should really cover the $250 mistake, but I would base my decision on my entire experience with them.

It's a very local question based on the comps and active/recently sold inventory inside the community.

Because it causes one to think about the way they invest, the reasoning behind their investments, and the success and failures their investment tactics and strategies have produced.I make a decision to pursue a real estate investment (or really any investment) based on an evaluation of risk vs return.  

This allows them to get more capital so they can make more loans without having to grow their asset base, while also maintaining their relationship with the customer through monthly payments.

A lawyer might be able to answer this better, but most rentals fall under fair housing laws (there are exceptions) and that protects against discrimination based on familial status which means children or someone who is pregnant.

I am based out of Indiana. 

My question is, If one is to be strictly commission based, Is finding a broker with mortgage industry similar to finding a broker with real estate?

I saw you were based out of Ohio also.