Then can decide for whatever reason not to fund the loan and keep that engagement fee.

The hilly terrain is a main reason for this and you can't really see that on a map so knowing the areas is key.We have old housing stock as well so big things like plumbing and electrical can vary cost wise if they have or haven't been updated.

@Brittney Yang first red flag is it doesn’t sound like he’s that interested in long term holds but the primary reason for partnership is expertise in renovation and secondary reason is balance sheet and income to help get financing.Regarding reason one, I would offer to compensate him for his time in assisting you and have a very clear scope of what that responsibility is.  

Greene Met is very reasonable to work with for the most part. 

They all say they will be on the lookout for me, and they are experienced realtors.I did however get one from here, bigger pockets, and this realtor hasn't worked with investors before, butis asking me to sign a contract so I am working with them exclusively.The reason I am asking what to do, is because this realtor with the contract is very new, but I heard that most realtors will ask you to sign one if theyre serious.

It’s not advertised, then I deny someone cause I don’t like them for some reason etc.  

Also what are solid reasons/hardships I can list in my rezoning request that will get it approved?

I enjoy tenants turnover ever few years for the reason fair market rents tend to increase significantly year over year. 

I have to evict using the landlord tenant route, but I don't know which reason to choose.

Stating that they are using the mortgage of the investment property as a reason because it would put me above their threshold.