When I internet search “residential definition” the first definition is ”designed for people to live in”.  

@Jamie Parker, most of what you'll see in the education space of REI/business is fluff and designed to take your money.

I'd find a mortgage broker who understands your strategy well enough to advise on products designed to help you scale. 

I understand home designs are pretty expensive, and cannot just be applied to any lot/existing neighborhood.

Most aren't putting anything inaccurate in the deck, but they anything in there is designed to create an emotional response to the property, and anything NOT in there is intentionally left out.  

Preliminary planning and design work are underway, with the project expected to bring significant value to the portfolio and contribute to the revitalization of the community.

I have a background in interior design and have a real estate company.

I appreciate your feedback and want to address your concerns to help clarify and support you better.Training and WebinarsWe offer live daily training calls online, which are designed to provide continuous learning opportunities.

And of course one can Own a PM company and have a designated broker in charge that is not an owner..

For commercial properties, we require appraisals performed by appraisers holding MAI designation.