The ones with really good reviews, and a high amount of reviews usually cost a little more, but do a good job.  

What is your price range/down payment amount?

Then you can start seeing other places just on the MLS when you get this strategy down and knowing what rough numbers will be, but it is always mandatory to get a full amount of rehab costs to get the GC into the property. 

One challenge to manage is being able to clarify for lenders on those rentals (if you have them) which amount of the premium should be paid for each rental so that they do not include the entire premium into their escrow analysis, inflating your monthly payment on that rental. 

I net about 3.5-5k a month(depending on airbnb) after all expenses including my primary residence and utilities there.I have built up a good amount of equity in the houses due to the renos I've done mostly myself and also from buying low during covid.

They are known as the Winthrop Factors-The purpose for which the property was initially acquiredThe purpose for which the property was subsequently heldThe extent of improvements made to the propertyThe number and frequency of sales over timeThe extent to which the property has been disposed ofThe nature of the taxpayer’s business, including other activities and assetsThe amount of advertising/promotion, either directly or through a third partyThe listing of the property for sale through a brokerThe purpose of the held property at time of sale; the classification as an investor or dealer is determined on a property-by-property basis.To me intentionally buying a property to renovate it to resell it for profit, twice in the same year, and opened an entity to do it in ....is going to be ordinary income and not capital gains. 

I'm curious what amount of coverage to shop for? 

Sometimes they have a pre-determined amount they are willing to share, sometimes they say they are willing to pay but the amount must be negotiated. 

My brother had access to the other $160K but ultimately purchased a 4-plex two months later using his own money instead.Currently, its written that if my brother doesn't use the funds then he gets 160k value from the estate extra, as I used my half already but then my dad suggested a 2% annual appreciation on that amount seems fair on the 160k for him, and now he believes it should match his home’s appreciation, which is roughly 5% per year.

No lender will lend on a deal that doesn’t make sense.4) After the appraisal comes back you will get a document that outlines the amount to be borrowed and all fees that will be relating to the loan (I would suggest to ask for an example of this document when you are searching for an HML so you will know what fees are going to show up).5) Close the loan at a title company of your choice.6) Begin work and make draws on any repair balance.