I find many of my clients like that I also invest in all market segments, SFR(mostly), raw land, airbnb, small MF. 

What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

However remember many states have more restrictive laws than the federal law, so many states do not recognize the Mrs Murphy exemption.

Also, he thought me the value of not doing dual agency or buying properties from my clients. 90% of lawsuits in this county are from Real Estate.

The more I study real estate, the more I feel that my architecture degree isn't helping me much, I'm not being taught to sell, negotiate, read/understand contracts, understand clients or anything much beyond the actual design of architecture. 

There are a couple sections of the neighborhood I recommend my clients stay away from (unless they get a solid discount), but overall its good.

I know it is possible but have never been involved in one with my clients. 

Here's a tool that might help: http://www.whatsthecost.com/snowball.aspxI use it frequently to run 'what if' comparisons for my clients.

Let me know if you or any of your clients have questions regarding commercial real estate finance.

Not sure how to recognize if something is a deal or not.