Those that do are more focused on you doing more transactions, not necessarily you finding the best deals.Not a bad thing, just make sure you align yourself with mentors that will help you with your vision/focus.My 2 cents.  

Looking for good Mortgage brokers in the Lower Mainland?

Are you trying to make a wholesale transaction?

Out of ten thousand transactions a month in the region, you can count on one hand how many of them are multis.

I don't believe a pure fee, arranged outside of a transaction, would be prohibited, if you're just marketing and giving somebody a "heads-up."

For example, if a borrower is refinancing a $100,000 mortgage, the closing costs will range between $3,000 and $6,000"In addition I found this, "The VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) lowers your interest rate by refinancing your existing VA home loan.

For $135,000 you can surely buy a quad in ABQ but it will be in an interesting area and either need work or will have higher maintenance costs due to the clientele.But lower income housing surely cash flows better and NM has good weather.For me personally the question goes to what is your long term goals, why NM?

@Max Brunke Basically there is a real lack of communication on the part of the loan officer and everyone else in the transaction.

We've started by buying larger home where we could live on one floor and rent the lower floor.

A cash buying flipper likely would desire the price to be lower.