I'd then focus on building out a "business solution" arm to bring in clients with recurring monthly revenue.

According to the city's website, I need to apply for a Type 1, Partial Unit license, which costs $443 for the license, and then $236 on a recurring basis.

I organize an REAI group here in Fresno and just last week I did a discussion on this very topic - one the #1 reason people don't network more is because of anxiety about meeting new people.

I also hope covid-19 rebound will be as quick as the drop (there is less anxiety about it, more and more folks are shifting to Sweden approach).

In some ways its luck of the draw, but diligent research and advance planning can make those potential big expense much less anxiety-producing. 

I have been worried, have anxiety, losing sleep, always looking out window for someone coming to evict me, people taking pictures of the house and my dogs, ever since.

We not only lost our hard-earned money but on top of everything, our health suffered, I had several sleepless nights due to the stress and anxiety that this horrible experience created for my wife and me.After the buy-back was completed, I approached Maverick to at least help us with our losses by requesting us to give back ~$6000.

(then assume you'll get less)  What's realistic for your recurring expenses?  

The seller can contribute up to 6% toward non recurring closing costs, so essentially you're coming to the table with about 10K. 

So, don't shortcut the need to treat this transaction exactly the way you treat it in your brokerage business; state-approved CBS, dates/deadlines, prelim title, inspections, survey, insurance, appraisal, title, RMLO process/credit counseling (takes place of loan approval), then on to title co escrow close.Finally, as @Guy Gimenez also mentioned, you absolutely should use a note servicing agent (think "arms-length"), which very nearly always is covered by the buyer (both one-time and recurring costs).