With the mortgage insurance added to the debt service, I do wonder how the math works. 

Both providing a service for others.

You're real estate office may provide services that you can use such as electronic access to assessment records or even to pull copies of deeds. 3.

Hi Jason,Maybe you could make your fortune with an information service that provides all that info.

All these questions should have specific answers.3) Don't be afraid to ask for services you feel you require from them.

The whole transaction starting with a JV between the plan and yourself is far from clean or safe.  

@Tom R.I pay 2.5% for my downtown Boston properties and have been very happy with the service.

Are you up to date on fair housing, pets, service animals, marijuana laws, etc. 

Some general guidelines:No foreclosuresNo bankruptciesNet worth > loan amountLiquidity > 9-12 months of P&IDSC > 1.25 (debt service coverage)Experience in the asset classThese vary by lender, borrower, and property.

Clean it up, rent it at market rate, and pat yourself for making a "business" decision instead of an emotional one.