If you decide to work with someone that won't get you there, don't expect much.If they're not real motivated, get someone that is and knows what they're doing.Brokers always have politics and drama - Just the nature of the job.

He is the type of mischievous person that a request of this nature most likely has an alternative motive for installing the camera.

This has nothing to do with renovations to increase rent, this is the natural gain attributed to a growing economy.

Thinking through it, due to the nature of this deal (low cost rental, BRRR, not a major rehab) I'm likely going to pay him for his work and forego any JV scenario.

You also need to be aware that custodians are passive in nature and simply process transactions at your direction.

@Ryan Thomas That may be true in most of the US but due to the nature of our local insurance environment that is generally untrue for Florida.

Pay the "outrageous" hourly rate and consider it a small measure of assurance.First problem: nature of the business.

So naturally my research and self-education have been related to the eventual accomplishment of these goals.

They are setting a precedent by not supporting the hosts for insects bites that occur in nature. 

Then MAYBE you will see decently cash flowing properties based on the risk-reward nature of those submarkets.