Since they are solely transaction based and don't have to deal with tenants after they move in:1) Many are only interested in getting their commission and moving on2) Many think they are doing everyone a favor by working with a lease client, because they could be making so much more working on sales transactions3) Many complain about screening processes as they only see them as:---Potentially costing them their commission if their client isn't approved or finds something else during the process---Slowing down their commission payment4) NEVER allow an agent to screen a leasing prospect as they have a conflict of interest!

They are giving their loans a haircut and you are also giving their loans a haircut and hopefully you two come close with your final numbers.I do note sales all the time.

I am in talks with a reputable company that signs up proteges in commercial RE, but I am struggling a bit with their terms: the sign-up fee ranges from $10k - $40k, and a definite 50/50 profit split up to $1M mark, meaning the individual gets up to $500k, which could come from cash flow, cashout refi, sale, etc.

We offer product like this and it can be a very arduous task. 

Have you looked into sale prices and rental rates?

I couldn't find any information on the scam pages and this product does not come with a money back guarantee.

I have seen some rely on cap rates based on community/area, but how safe is that for both the buyer and the seller in agreeing on the sale price?

It's pretty weird to get a sales pitch from someone who doesn't even have something to sell. 

Additionally, I helm Parhamade Productions, a real estate photography and videography company dedicated to showcasing the allure of short-term rentals.

Focus on these core concepts:Projected hold timeProjected cash-on-cash returnsProjected profits at the sale Projected Hold Time: ~5 YearsProjected hold time, perhaps the easiest concept, is the number of years we would hold the asset before selling it.