Most investors who are able to provide the value as a mentor are also quite busy and bringing something to the table ups your chances.

From what you're saying, I'm reading that if the underwriters of the mortgage determine that the partner would not have been able to put the downpayment on the table without my contribution, that they'd be more likely to call the due on sale.

Now, I don't pay anyone else unless that person is on the other side of the table (then. 

We have a great investor friendly brokerage that allows for some unique service!  

The amount of money that you leave on the table for moving rents up slowly in this case is substantial and you will also have a lower tenant class for years.  

I have course congratulated them and then asked the question do you think that you left money on the table?

I am currently seeking a title company and/or Real estate attorney in the tri state area that works with wholesalers and will allow me to close on any deals that I bring to the table.

Is the property on a main commercial corridor or are there any other unique things about it that would make it more attractive than a duplex/triplex a block away?

Do not try anything unique when you first start.  

Let the seller know you are a buyer and that you do not circumvent contracts (to do so is known as Tortious Interference and it is illegal) that the agent can facilitate the transaction and as a professional he has listed the property to help you get to the settlement table, use state and local forms and disclosures and will screen you from rip-off artist and dishonest wholesales from taking advantage of you.