Are you an independent contractor or an employee? 

This is one of the main reasons people go with DSCR Loans or other similar options versus conventional - ability to do LLC, especially with the BRRRR Method (which sounds like what you are doing).PS - heres an article published on BP which includes pros/cons/differences on financing options for BRRRRR hard money/refis https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/brrrr-loans-what-are-the-...

I did nothing but work, but now I'm financially independent at 41 with no job.

@Daniel K Houck I have 2 kids and a wife and they don’t want to house hack either so I can relate to your post.The BP Money series interviews a bunch of people where Financial Independence is achieved through frugality, REI, and investing.The story is the same there-start young, make sacrifices before kids, rent out your bedroom in your apartment and sleep on a sofa and grow your own food and use K-cups twice and count each piece of toilet paper etc…and by your mid 30s you are free!

When conducting an analysis of the numbers and layout of a commercial real estate property, would it be advisable to engage the leasing broker representing the property, or should I seek to gather comparable data and financial information online independently?

@Lauren BishopI've recently published a write-up on Reddit.

He finds the attorneys or appointed agent of record as well as their contact information the moment the information gets published from the municipalities so you're the first call/email the agent receives.

Kevin,My advise is to seek out 2-3 independent Insurance agents (they represent multiple companies) that can write in CA. 

Before committing, conduct due diligence, seek independent financial advice, consult with legal experts, and have open conversations with your friend about expectations and potential conflicts.

And I think the new standard is the third party check without providing SS # independent landlords.Did you verify the self employment and the income to your satisfaction?