That doesn't seem right about having to chase your money - but would need a lot more info to provide a better opinion. also are you investing in one property and is your name secured or you giving an unsecured loan? 

My company provides an all-in-one solution for clients.

OTM was more a round table discussion of current events, predictions, news etc as it related to real estate, where the hosts also provide some great personal stories that relate to the topics discussed. 

The listing agent is not providing any services, just the MLS listing.

So, you are working through 2 decision makers, not one.A Realtor can really provide you value in a transaction....especially your first one! 

But at the end of day you likely had a contractual obligation to provide shelter to the guests.

You can close in an LLC and don't need to provide employment history, income or tax returns, and DTI isn't a factor.

You don't provide enough data to know.Every product is only worth what you are willing to pay for it. 

And of course I am very good at what I do providing the money to make this happen for them the key though is there is no debt I provide cash we own it outright and I  have a JV with my clients that do the work of finding these and dispostioning them and dispo is done simply on the MLS very simple. 

Paying off the mortgage can provide peace of mind and simplify retirement, while keeping the debt allows you to leverage your funds for higher returns through investments.