Sadly, it's just human nature and lots of people are unwilling to control the urge... oh well...

If you decide to work with someone that won't get you there, don't expect much.If they're not real motivated, get someone that is and knows what they're doing.Brokers always have politics and drama - Just the nature of the job.

He is the type of mischievous person that a request of this nature most likely has an alternative motive for installing the camera.

This has nothing to do with renovations to increase rent, this is the natural gain attributed to a growing economy.

Thinking through it, due to the nature of this deal (low cost rental, BRRR, not a major rehab) I'm likely going to pay him for his work and forego any JV scenario.

You also need to be aware that custodians are passive in nature and simply process transactions at your direction.

@Ryan Thomas That may be true in most of the US but due to the nature of our local insurance environment that is generally untrue for Florida.

Pay the "outrageous" hourly rate and consider it a small measure of assurance.First problem: nature of the business.

Looking primarily at buy and hold rentals and would like to do some flipping as well to supplement my income for more buying power for the buy and holds.  

So naturally my research and self-education have been related to the eventual accomplishment of these goals.