I believe they likely will talk, they share a back deck and am concerned the different rates may negatively impact the relationship if that scenario played out.

Do you know how to manage your relationship with your lender?

Dollar/sqft is effective. 

I'd love to hear about your experiences—what works, what doesn't, and any tips for making remote property management easier.Most of my clients, including myself when I was an OOS investor, employ a local property manager who already has relationships with vendors / contractors to help you.

As they say, “Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”

Yes, our plan was to use the agent that ran the comps and assisted us as our selling agent, and if the relationship and experience was good use them in future deals as part of our team.

Marketing, relationships, OPM. 

In summary, leveraging an earnest money lending partner can be a game-changing strategy for scaling a fix-and-flip business, enabling investors to navigate the market more effectively and capitalize on lucrative opportunities.

Wondering if they are as effective as the website indicates and if they are worth the purchase and ongoing costs?

House hacking is a cost-effective way to reduce housing expenses, manage tenants, and build equity.