Based my decision on the criteria my plan is telling me to follow at that time.There is no one answer fits all. 

Yes I am thinking to hire a realtor, I spoke to someone in Redfin and they seemed like a good fit after initial conversation.Also I wish to know as part of the real estate transaction, can sellers and buyers communicate directly?

There is a vast range of structuring options in syndicated deals therefore there is no one answer or one size fits all.

I definitely meld together bits and pieces of ideas I hear and try to create ways of doing things that fit my personal leadership style.I'm wholly onboard w/ the idea that a hyper focused 4 hours of attention creates better work than a heavily distracted 8-10 hours.   

Unless you have an extremely low rate on your current mortgage a cash out refinance may also be a good fit?

You can then compare that to the company you mentioned and pick the best fit for you.The primary item to watch for would be prohibited transactions.

They would need to fit the Brrrr model. 

Keeping in mind your work schedule, choose something that fits your time availabilities and desires, not just one that gets you closer to the end goal.

If the lender started originating loans that don't fit the hedge funds box they cant get the debt off their books and are stuck holding all the risk.

Some investors should stay away from certain areas because it does not fit their strategy or ability or comfort zone.