This is why for an investor who get's to a certain portfolio size where they could just hire someone directly and take on yet another role (employer), there is still value in a PM via the shield a licensed PM provides. 

Can I ask you a software lead sourcing question?

Off market FB leads, MLS, wholesaler doesn't matter. 

The only reason we don't qualify for traditional lending is because I took some time off to help my terminally ill father, and my husband has been in a commission-based role for less than a year (the lender said you need 2 years of history for that).

Many of them are posers - I smile and nod, knowing that their posing will make an impression on many who dream of quick wealth, and that their incredibly transparent bullsh** will eventually blow up in their face, leading to no lasting wealth and potentially major problems for themselves and everyone associated with them.Many of these students receive referral fees if they are able to sign up other people to the expensive ($5K+) coaching programs, masterminds, mentorships, or tribes.

Thats going to play a big role in your options i think

What you are describing is a "dual agent" role, where the agent represents both buyer and seller.

@Kevin McGuire and @John Dawson are leading this mobile app effort.

Who is tariffed, what is tariffed, what exemptions, and how much all play a role. 

Who else would have the knowledge to lead others than a 33 year old former football player; who wrote a book that is being hocked by Bigger Pockets.Maybe you can get Nails (Lenny Dykstra) to write a book that BP can sponsor?