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. 

Most people call their services "cohosting" to distance themselves from what would normally require a real estate license.

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?

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).

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!

But if your a W 2 and real estate is how you are planning on retiring by investing that is a completely different lifestyle and motivation and game plan. 

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?

Ask him for proof of his success by being transparent with his car titles, deeds and tax returns and his default is to insult you while touting his amazing lifestyle. 

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?