to be fair and balance like Fox news.. my client negotiated to leave 1k with them and extend the close until probate is done and get refunded 6500.00 so assuming they actually send him a check ..

EvanThankfully I am 100% up to speed and educated now from learning from this person.I cannot believe how lucky I must have been over the past few years with my investments- its like literally flipping a coin 600+ times and was able to call the right one 95%+ of the time - I am just THAT lucky - I may go play mega millions. 

It’s fairly common to feel the way you do in the beginning.

What is customary, what is expected, fair, etc. ?

I guess I always played it safe because of the security blanket it offered me.

If it's a $100k loan amount, then yes this seems pretty fair across the board.

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

What role does being named "Additional Insured" play within the context of a Lender?

He plays the game and was able to let them use 100% of my lease agreements amounts.

And on top of that, I’d be paying rent or a mortgage somewhere else.I understand real estate is a long-term investment and that appreciation and equity plays a role, but losing money month after month, even post-move-out, is hard to justify.