I am starting this pm firm in Connecticut and also would like in advice on what kind of contracts do brokers normally get while working on commission?

Foreclosures are normally done on the courthouse steps although rarely at the property.  

Fun little tricks that sellers actually like.For "normal" range homes, +/- $150K ARV homes, this works well with $500 cash.  

They are normally homeowners who are renters for some reason.

I have a neighbor that got a foundation done for $16k, but I've been told by other contractors that a more normal figure would be 30 - 70k.

Ideas of normal restrictions on mortgages with owner occ (can we move out after we have, say 20% principal paid or after a timeframe?) 

Everyone there is always willing to help in any way they can (which I've heard from seasoned brokers, that is not normally the case).

Going with a low end of normal rate of like 1% of value and say that it is actually valued at $40K that is $400.I find it hard to see how you can get much under like 11-12% even if you say your only costs are taxes and insurance.  

This normally isn't an issue so long as I inform the landlord/PM ahead of time but this created a lot of friction with my most recent property manager.

This is the only renter or TB that I am friends with on FB - I normally don't do that.