First, tell them what they should be able to get if they list it, and explain how commissions work with agents.

Look at all the numbers objectively.

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, but especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

@Elise Marquette Thank you Elise that explains my experience.

Your main objective will be finding a broker who is well educated in investor type loans.

Could someone please explain this in plain English.

I've explained my position about this in C-class long-term rentals a number of times here in the forums.1. 

After my initial shock he explained that instead of refinancing and paying closing costs etc.

Many of my renters had stayed with the other people, or they at least took a look at the other STRs and decided they did not want to stay there.Here is the main objections my tenants had with other people's STRs.1.

I have a business binder prepared explaining the BRRRR strategy that I will be using and a BP calculation printout for my first potential deal.