When I get a property vacant, either upon assignment, or through cash for keys or eviction, I can usually think of at least one buyer in my database that wants that property.

If that $2000 enables you to position yourself to acquire another property that is will generate positive cash flow, about how many months do you think it will take you to recoup that $2000? 

You and I can shop one lender at a time, but a broker has a database full of potential lenders.

I was thinking of monetizing by creating a monthly membership based website and mobile application.I'm still focusing on my database to ensure accurate data before moving to the front end.

I like option 1 because it helps get your snowball of cash flow going right from the gate which will enable you to continue to purchase more multifamilies down the road.

@Nick Campanella(1) Look up subject property on county online database. 

I think that will enable me to do so, as I will have more leverage and lower my risk and out of pocket expense.

He will/should ask you to share your short- AND long-term goals so he can help you construct a plan that will enable you to reach your short-term goals that reap resources that will enable you to pursue and achieve your long-term goals.  

NAPFA requires their database of advisors to be fee-only, not commission-based.

Conversely I do not represent the seller but the buyer so I look through my database of thousands of retail property owners I have built up over 15 years in the business.My clients are not buying mom and pop type stuff.