How I have seen an hourly rate structure for a buyers agent work is like this: a non-refundable retainer is first paid to the broker. 

JD made some solid points on structuring the agreement etc. 

I’d love your input on whether this deal could appeal to investors and how best to structure it.Property Details:Worth: ~$300,000HOA: $273/month, Taxes/Insurance: ~$170/monthCurrent Rent: $1,880/month (long-term); next tenant advertised at $1,950/month.Mid-term rental potential: ~$2,400/month (I haven’t tried this, but it’s my estimate).My Financing Idea:Large down payment: ~$125,000 (This is my priority to reinvest elsewhere).Seller-financed balance: ~$175,000 at 4.25% for 30 years.Buyers take over taxes, insurance, and HOA.Questions:1.

I’m trying to figure the best way to structure the deal (equity, yearly dividends on cash flow, etc).

RW's fee structure is interesting because it's a "look over HERE, not over THERE" approach. 

The seller will always retain the equity and would receive annual distributions - and could structure the agreement with an exit strategy that makes them comfortable. 

Keep in mind the PPSF is the total value, which is land and structure.

If I have a capital provider whom wants to be 100% passive and is ready to invest $100k with me (cash), and I have all the syndication structure and offering documents for this project... can’t I just find an accredited investor, present them the deal / get them on board, and go through them?

Any advice on how to find reliable gap funding sources or make it work within your deal structures would be greatly appreciated!

Quote from @John Keane: @Jay HinrichsGot it, I will definitely re-evaluate my profit split structure after what I have learned here.