Build connections with local professionals, talk to them in person, and value there time over yours.

Whether the seller was open to a buyer commission or not, I wouldn't put an additional cost into any personal purchase.  

If you give someone over 19% membership interest in the deal, the bank will usually require a personal guarantee from that individual. 

Overall I would personally consider how I can still grow with the freedom that I have focusing on my real estate.

I personally don't like getting a lot of automated messages when I rent a STR, I'd rather have some more personal contact.....

My team personally has pivoted to more local affordable housing with local and county grants and incentives and we'll leave the more complex LIHTC deals to the big firms.  

I recently read a book that mentioned there being a lot of power and benefits of a personal corporation but I'm curious as to when a corporation is actually beneficial over the latter. 

I've personally done just about every rehab scenario, properties I've lived in, properties bought as investments and even properties bought at auction.You've gotten good advice from folks on this list.

Ideally you would put only one persons name on the mortgage unless you absolutely had to have both to qualify.  

I have found that going that extra mile, like the couch covers etc and making sure the person with the disability has the easiest time visiting our place.As someone with a disability (I have a degenerative neurological disorder) and use a cane, I like to make sure folks with similar issues have a good time.