I mean you can pick up labor all on your own and contractors are a dime a dozen.

I don't think you (or anyone) should pick based on the brokerage but rather the broker's experience investing.

On a personal note, $270k blows me away. 5 years ago you could pick these up all day long for $180k.

The properties are actually in Maryland, and an order from the court has granted me and now forecloses the right of redemption, and orders that I be vested with an indefeasible fee simple title to the properties, after i pay the arrears. 

I allow clients to pick whomever their fuel comfortable with but often advise that it may payoff to shop around.

I know for SFH you tend to pick one realtor and thats it.

I would never give up anything up front unless it is for simple moving costs (under $1K post move), if beyond, make an additional agreement that you can attach to retail sale of home.Seller will have to wait for his $ just like you do.$430,000 (ARV)-$310,000 (Balance could be plus or minus several thousand)-$20,000- Holding Costs (insurance, utilities, PITI, etc) about 6 months...

@Michael Trabert Not sure how abundant MFs in areas you are interested in investing/living in but for me, the MFs that come up where I'd want to live/invest are rare and even rarer at a decent price so it's slim picking regardless of how many units.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.