You hired someone to do a service for your benefit , YOU pay . not the seller 

One of the more overlooked downsides is the funding fee; however, if you have a service-connected disability rating, the VA funding fee is usually waived. 

Their clients were cooler. 

I want to earn my clients business and if for some reason they decide the relationship isn't working then they should walk away (but don't leave your agent high and dry haha).Commission is completely negotiable.

You're running a business...you are not a social services provider. 

Our clients will have pretty much all their money out in 2 years. 

Your plan sounds feasible, but there are a few things to keep in mind:DSCR Loan Flexibility – DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans are designed for investors, meaning there typically aren’t occupancy restrictions like conventional loans have.

And it would be marketed/operated on a client-facing basis as Dan's Property Management? 

Sales Tax Breaks: Construction materials and services may be subject to lower tribal sales taxes—or exempt altogether.4.

It will cost a lot to redo do all the services.