In addition, if the investor holds the investment in the Opportunity Fund for at least ten years, the investor would be eligible for an increase in its basis equal to the fair market value of the investment on the date that it is sold.if your a dealer in real estate this does not work right.. 

There are work arounds especially if you have broker dealers involved but you end up running out of people you know pretty quickly. 506(c) allows general solicitation but only accredited investors are allowed to invest and they have to provide evidence.

In addition to being a great agent with a good understanding of the market, he is also an investor and works under a brokerage affiliated with a fantastic management company. 

That would be like judging a Real Estate Agent based on the brokerage he is affiliated with.It sounds like you found an LO who is responsive and an expert in his market so I wouldn't hesitate.

Because Affiliated Business Arrangements (AfBAs) are shams?

If the affiliation isn't very strong, conflict resolution becomes a problem.  

Have called the manufactured/ modular manufacturers to ask them this question or contact some local dealers.

They may only sell to distributers or dealers.

I have messed around with a few online business models but just couldn't find any sort of enjoyment out of them(Ecommerce, affiliate marketing, blogging) I began reading about business about 9 months ago when I got out of a toxic 2.5-year relationship.

Works at Century 21 Affiliated Appleton