I agree that rates have naturally adjusted with the rise in the Fed rate, and it seems like the 10-14% range may become the new normal for a while.I’m curious—what’s your outlook on how this rate range will impact new investors entering the market?

But, it is ocean front so the upkeep will be higher than normal. 4)I'm open to anything but brother A wants to take the easier route possible (likely meaning selling it).

You are likely overpaying by $5,000.Broker fee of $3,000 and Processing Fees of $2,000 seem out of place...but then again, i never used a broker to get a loan so I am not sure about that.If the broker was able to get you an interest rate or loan product that you wouldn't be able to find on the open market...its high, but likely fair.if you are getting a loan product that you could have gotten by going to a normal bank...seems high and unnecessary. 

I know her prediction doesn't state today, but for activity to jump in February and then again in May to June that doesn't appear to be in a common volume trend of a "normal" year if that exists anymore!

Screen them as you normally would - does their income substantiate their portion of the rent +/- a little for changes in what the housing authority will pay out?

I am by no means a savvy investor so I would just like to hear other ideas that may be unconventional for a normal guy without much experience.  

Does property 1 with refinance seem like a normal refi cost?

Engaging in finding renters for clients on rental properties normally isn't worth a realtor's time.  

In a lot of the Sherrif sale states you simply need a deposit to bid and then you will have a normal or basically normal settlement once the judge approves the sale..

Giving them skin in the game ensures they’re just as invested in success as you are.