No one forces consumers to use an agent and most areas offer discount brokerages (Flat Fees). 

Here are the specifics:Property Type: 2-flat sold via HUD.

I've noticed that some charge a flat rate vs taking a percentage of the total rental income.  

However, I only have four side by side duplexes, with small flat yards.  

When the tenant was always in the background w/o issues, I feel free to say so and then others just get 'No Comment' - - and if the caller can't read between the lines, they will learn soon enough.When I call for info, I ask only one question "Would you rent to them again in the future" and that tells me all I need to know.There are businesses and landlords that flat refuse to give references for good reasons, but IMO, that's because staff frequently is less than 'politically correct' in their comments.SO WHY SO NON-COMMITTAL?

The kicker is its a flat roof that was just reroofed and the roofer can't figure out why it still leaks.

Depending on your age and goals.. you will want to find a stand that is 30 to 50 year old.. so that in 20 to 40 years its mature.. professionally replanted stands  are best as the BF per acre at maturity will be much higher than a naturally seeded site.Excessive slope will mean higher logging costs so don't buy a property that is as steep as a cows face although no parcels are flat. or generally thats correct.Google earth is your friend.. and you can see a lot on arials...

Any advice on lenders would be much appreciated. sorry for my lack of experience posting but i'm learning:) Thanks Kyle8181 Wickson Ridge Commercial rental2 - Metal Buildings approx 8400 sqft Each8 - Units approx 2100 sqft each.50-.75 per sqft of rents ($1200.00 per unit)Costs For building (based off my High Quotes) - $100,000.00Parking lot - $50,000.00Septic System - $15,000.00Electrical - $20,000.00Metal Building - $100,000 Delivered ($50,000.00 Each)Concrete and flat work - $128,000.00Land - $36,550.00Install Building - $10,000.00Concrete Water Drainage - $36,000.00 (optional has to be approved by developer and neighbor)Unseen cost - $20,000.00Total$415,550.00Rents per month$9,600.00ARV with typical cap rate(10%)is $860,000Loan Payment with tax and insurance$3,000-$3,600

In an up market it will be more than a flat or decreasing market. 

Will let you but a 2-4 flat for just 3.5 downNo other requirements to qualify that I am aware of.