That is the true value of participating in things like this that are a bit more involved. 

well if this was remotely true I would pay the 35k and sit back let them do all the work and make my 200k a year.  

I am just attempting to give you my view point and possibly highlight some points that may be a bit painful to hear but which are nonetheless true and which may help in the future, idk. 

Sure thing and it's definitely true that the problem with asking others opinions is they often disagree with each other and there's a lot to sort through.

True, there is tax court if they go against you, but for the most part that's not a realistic alternative.

You’re probably thinking you have to offer asking price – not true!

The same is true with property management.

.- The TL states that those are technically the team's leads and I will owe the 20% if they convert within the year since I was given training (which I was not), lender referal (which was forced on me by the TL even though I work with my own lenders for my clients).Is the above statement true/legal/valid?

On the other hand, true private lenders are not professional lenders and hedge fund type lenders (which is what hard money lenders are), but instead are regular people in your circle and sphere of influence.

One demanded we paint the interior the color they wanted or they wouldn't renew their lease.8) MoveOut damages typically exceed their security deposit.