Borrowers see the decrease in purchasing power.

As an agent, I would be more likely to jump in on this type of conversation if the post said something like:Looking for an agent with experience specific to working with investors and investment properties.  

Give him a call and have an honest conversation with him.

How do you add a name not already in the conversation so they know there is a mention?

Requiring "contractor review" essentially saying I need 3 days with power to walk through with a contractor.If you are talking about for the lender etc, that will be up to them.Looking at your legalize (and I am no lawyer by any means and not offering any advice) but I read it as to say he can't tell you he is a certified home inspector and you couldn't go around selling his services as one.

Maybe it was my lender was good or my Realtor, but it was wasn't any more difficult then when I closed on my conversation loan.

A principal is someone who has the capacity, powers and authority to sell (or buy from you). 

I don't recall anything more on the conversation but it should give you enough to do some further research.

I didn't find out they had any failed tenant transactions until getting escalated 3 times on the phone with their support during a 3 hour conversation.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.David,Here's what I do for my multi-family buyers:Yes it is hard to estimate for maintenance because of a lot of variablesBut I know its expense is less for more units, for things like 16+ unit buildings, onsite maintenance room for storage materials, onsite employees use less hours to do work ordersSome entities even volunteer their residents to pick up grounds, hence minimizing your maintenance costsIf hdsupply.com accepts your account they specialize in multi-family buildings and you don't have to use man power for delivery or pickups And yes, you can do analysis paralysis but it might help you the bank's formula DCRThe 1031 buyers look at expenses differently Yes there's a number per door, e.g. if the units have been neglected you will spend at least one month's rent in turn ready unit expense    An organized well lubricated team should turn ready units in 2-3 daysPay close attention to the human factor, i.e. low self-esteem employees who will take longer to turn ready units or do work orders with poorly workmanship, theft, etc In capital expenses, concentrate in a few and more expensive to start with, AC, plumbing, electrical