That’s my job, to represent my client’s best interests, negotiate to help them best achieve their goals, abiding by all the laws, Fair Housing and Code of Ethics along the way.If someone doesn’t want to sign an agreement with me, they are free to consider another Realtor® who has a different business model and practices, or even go forth unrepresented.  

It’s also wise to discuss and prepare for all potential scenarios in a business partnership, including exit strategies.Communication: Keep potential and current investors informed with regular updates about the market, specific investment opportunities, and your overall business progress.

depends on what it is for. if its owner occupied loan then no, but if its a business purpose loan most states do not have usury for that type of loan.

Assuming you are using the "cash" method as a majority of 1040 folks do for businesses, property tax is deductible in the year that it's actually paid.

The waiting period or what is called in the business "seasoning" to pull out cash using the improved value is set by the the individual loan programs.

More business to be had with them.  

I recommend bringing in an experienced partner or finding a seasoned commercial agent familiar with that area.2.

She is the only real estate investor there,  but you have to take into consideration that she is fully aware of the low success rate of their program and that she is there to keep the engine going for their educational business, which is the real nature of their business, making money on the program. 

You'd want to report this activity on Sch C instead since it's a different type of business activity.

Remember to back it out as a business expense too which should make the real rate a point or two lower depending on your tax bracket.2) For securing loans, I incorporate the value stated on balance sheets within my personal financial statements.