There is an inherent difference between people who expect, and people who appreciate.On the flip side, there are only so many hours in a day, and when someone constantly asking for advice becomes so time consuming that it takes away from my own business activities, then I think it's quite reasonable to expect that I be compensated for my time. 

I also think you are misunderstanding what I am saying because your argument about making money, value-add, directly aligns with what I am saying.The problem today: Majority of SFR properties are selling at prices where they do not give yields that compensate for their respective risk profiles.

I would read the PPM carefully, and understand how the Syndicator is getting compensated. 

Reason why is because FDIC Bankers "Do Not" charge points on traditional programs like primary homes, standard investment purchase and refinance, Second home/vacation homes.Lenders, Brokers all charge points to meet their Loan officer compensation plan (commission).

Again, other might feel differently here.b) Skin in the game: as a conservative investor, I understand that the dirty secret of industries that the waterfall compensation is in the line with me and incentivizes sponsors to take more risk.

Regarding the original post, there is no "status quo" for compensation or terms.

An example would be when you receive compensation that you later split 50/50 with your partner.In this case, you need to file your own form 1099 showing payment from you as the payer to the actual recipient.

So you missing that investors are well compensated for the risk associated with the various policies/regulations. 

I am on commission only compensation, so I moved back in with my parents, and am trading all of my time (60-70 hour work weeks) for little/no money. 

Some people are growth-minded, which means they are willing to help for a low cost, or not much compensation knowing that the more conversations they have will lead to more clients.