@David Lewis I'm regularly looking at multi-family listings on MLS and can only find cash flow in tertiary markets - think Lowell, Fitchburg, Springfield, etc.

It was listed by David.

Sadler, I will add Real Estate Rookie to my list.

If there is no agreement signed and this person is just someone listed from the broker's database, I do not believe it is acceptable for the broker to collect a split in addition to the house split.If you are to consider negotiating this additional split, there is a lot to take into account here... what is the % of business that you generate on your own vs. how much your broker contributes?

What we have is a good spreadsheet with a list of tasks, and as they perform the tasks, I've been paying him via Zelle. 

I have a weekly foreclosure list that goes out and I monitor 4 family apt building listings too...Best regards, Greg

Only thing better would be initial deposit and then paid in full upon Certificate of Occupancy and punchlist complete.Of course, standard items should also be checked: licensed, insured, willing and able to pull all required permits, reference checks.I would also commonly avoid the cheapest bid you get.  

When applying for loans, do not list your wife as the co borrower and vice versa.

Can you then decide to list and sell the house two months later...yes.

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?