You can often charge a higher rate and/or deposit.

You are allowed to ask the applicant questions.

I am about to close on my first multifamily property (5 units) and I am having a hard time finding an insurance company that can give me any kind of decent rates.

Not much you can do. 

From utilizing 1031 exchanges to offsetting gains with losses, the right approach can make all the difference in your investment journey.

We see a good mix of flips and BRRRRs here - lots of deals where you can leverage your construction background like value-add opportunities through renovation.

Do you have experience with renting rooms or have a PM that can handle that?

You can also search Google and read reviews.

For example, an agent would collect a reduced commission, flat transaction fee, or no commission if the buyer sources an off-market deal directly.In your case, if you'd like to compensate your agent, you can include it in the loan.

Yes you need a broker.