You're allowed to share links to sites as long as you are not affiliate with that site in any way.

And the buyer ( me ) violating the agreement even if I go talk to the owners or whoever is affiliated with the property and do my basic due diligence, which as sellers are not willing to give a basic answer about the property but encouraging the buyer to do the research, however, I can't talk to anyone otherwise I'm in violation and they can keep my 10% of the contract value ???!

I am assuming that it's likely you wouldn't need to as this person isn't affiliated with your managing brokerage and it would be more of a personal payment from you directly- but again, need to verify with managing broker on that one. 

I know I already need to check the box on the contract that says "Agent", but past that I would prefer not to be discussing the Agent affiliation any more than is absolutely necessary with a lead.

Every chance I look at opportunities whether in real estate (deals, homes, affiliate businesses, etc) or as another way to make more money.

My company is actually affiliated with a developer so we have a lot of experience in this.Always happy to connect.Talk soon! 

Mortgage credit reports can sometimes pull addresses affiliated with a borrower.

@Chris John Take a peak at Equity Advantages website (*I have no affiliation with them, except my firm has personally used their services for 15 years).

Check it out (I'm not affiliated with the group): https://www.facebook.com/group...

NW Multifamily is a big one that may be worth cruising around the site (*I have no affiliation with them)3) This is a lender question and it sort of gets figured in the pre-qualification process.