I didn't ready anything more than the OP's post and I don't know anything about this Jason dude.

(I've seen a lot of groups choose this structure) (See #1)4) Become a part of the issuer (GP-side) (Yes, this means you would take more an active role in the deal)TJ I agree with your number 1 I don't know any syndicators that will pay referral fee's as out lined by the OP.. he needs to be part of the management team is my thinking .. or the fund of funds idea.. that works. 

Absolutely- the OP was asking where he stores these in his "database".

Sounds like you're doing a smooth transition from a 1BD to a 2BD co-op, congrats!

Since there is no reply from OP, let me chip in.

Yep, I knew it was fraud in Cali where I used to build...wasn't sure where the OP was from.

OP your post topic.  1.   

OP  Stuart is highly experienced in Philly I would listen to what he has to say as well as Chris.this is pretty standard from what I see in big cities.. its why i will no longer build in the City of Portland.. every building permit application comes back with a check sheet EVERYONE its standard procedure i think for these large municipalities..

Only caveat I would add is that the OP mentioned that they no longer live in the property which takes owner occupied options like FHA 203(k) off the table. 

I have read extensively on this site about coin op vs non coin op and the opinions are decidedly mixed.