If you’re looking at buying larger multi-family, I would take your realtor hat off and deal directly with the listing broker with getting your commission. brokers want to “hog” the deal and will likely not favor you as much if your expecting a commission and competing against others.

A newly renovated will generally rent much faster.

Sam, Property Pro Services is a licensed General Contractor and can do rehabs, repairs and renovations. 

For larger loans rates are better, we are closing some large deals in LA with 4.5% 30 year am, 5 years fixed.

I like starter homes for rentals because I can grab a larger pool of renters. 

I seriously went down this rabbit hole for about a year before I finally figured out the real reason why some properties downtown still haven't been renovated.

I don't mind doing renovations.

The mentioned house looks reasonable to me , recent renovation , ok-ish size, realtor link:https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/...Not sure if it is qualified for 1400 range :)

- If so when/how can you earn a better split-Some people prefer larger brokerages with recognizable branding while others like myself prefer a smaller boutique feel-Which areas do you plan to work?

:)Wrapping up a buy and hold renovation and was approached to sell the property.