Matt Katsaris think we are getting lost in translation.

If they care, this does not translate in wanting to pay more rent.

It's a project manager for a general contractor doing small ($10,000) and large jobs ($60mil), so it is directly related to construction and contracts, which translate to real estate. 

Numbers can look great on paper, but that won't always translate to real life success.

A loose translation would be, "Buyer Beware".

I build them all the time.4 units fall under 1-4 family residential lending which translates to cheap long-term interest rates.As far as management is concerned, David Tilney is hands down THE BEST.

Higher returns translate to greater risk. 

Eric, may I suggest you alter your mindset a little and not wonder if a Brokerage would want you, but rather 'which brokerage would you want to associate with' and which one meets your needs regarding both processes, support and personalities.  

I actually tried going this route myself and I can tell you that almost none of it translated into becoming a mom and pop local investor.

To do it legally, you will likely need to pull permits including a minor/major alteration permit, and you may need separate permits for electrical, heating, and plumbing, plus you may need draftsman plans or architectural plans.