What is the typical amount someone might ask for so that it wouldn't seem unreasonable? 

Some that I have found seem to do it all including locate properties, generate leads, and some just run the numbers and generate reports.So far I have looked at these:Sure, here are the links to the mentioned real estate investment analysis software:DealCheck: DealCheck is a comprehensive real estate analysis software that allows investors to analyze properties, estimate rental income, calculate cash flow, and evaluate potential returns.

I can save money very fast considering i live a very frugal life and work a lot. considering how expensive AK is i will definitely have to divert and explore the lower 48 market at some point in which i have a few in mind already. it seems you specialize in MTR do you have any tips for me?

Both options seemed to have listings in similar price ranges (250-400k range).Maybe there isn't a right or wrong here.

Google seems to be saturated with websites trying to get you to join their lending program (hard to trust). 

This seemed like a great idea since the contractor was paying rent while the unit was being renovated.

I have found a number of other users posted this question in the forum over the years but I cannot find a resolution anywhere.The way the Rental Property Calculator derives the "Profit if sold" number seems to have an error in it if you are using the function to increase the rental rate and expenses each year.

Seems like the best way to keep most of my money.

It seems you are confusing a few concepts.

Should i tell them that its going yo be extra $200 for the brother since he doesn't seem like a brother due to a different last name?