The small market size and relationship-based transactions make it difficult for new or smaller players to participate, which aligns with the earlier observation about the lack of services for individual investors.Overall, this market seems to present challenges for growth or democratization, as its current structure favors established, well-connected players with significant capital.

Rehab/Rental Investor who thrives on constant growth through education and networking.

Now if the entire block is well established in a super solid area and it just so happens to be this situation then I would move on to my next criteria - the property itself. 

The second series was just established at the beginning of January and after going through all the steps, FCB stated they weren’t comfortable with the series and did an exception for us the the first time.

The building has been passed over by many people due to the layout, but I have a creative and viable solution (boutique hostel/hotel hybrid in well-established and overpriced tourist destination). 

The local economy often thrives from the school which is what you want. being from philly, I would avoid schools like Temple, drexel, or close to D class area. 

At this point, they establish the total town budget.  

Have you established your overall goals yet?

You can earn honorable discounts and fees overtime by establishing mutually beneficial partnerships with one lender or broker but squeezing them dry for a lot of hard work and not equal pay isn't something I recommend making a strategy

I'm not advocating he establish a new LLC without using an attorney or registered agent to define the bylaws of the agreement.