I would review your lease, then consider buying the unit(s) yourself and charging them amortized cost for entire package.

They are not in the business of advising - and without a transaction package, they're not wasting their time. 

Classic example (sometimes these are done bu cpas) would be a 5000 dollar package to create a bunch of Llc’s

All the major MF brokerages require them as part of the listing packaging process.  

He’d package 20 houses into a single commercial loan.

Hi All,I have a great deal on a package of 8 sfh rentals in Indiana.

If the property is solely tenant occupied you will be looking for a Dwelling/Fire Policy (may be called a Landlord policy or similar name) or a commercial policy such as a Businessowners or Package policy.Most homeowers or dwelliing/fire policies include:1.Dwelling (Building coverage)    The limit should be based on the Replacement Cost of the building (cost to rebuild with    the same kind and quality excluding the foundation)2.Contents (Personal Property): most homeowners policies give a set % of the Building    limit for Contents.

I currently have him writing up all the details on all the properties and what he feels he wants for each of them, or packaging some together. 

Talk about what you do and how you are doing it to everyone you possibly can (friends, family, acquaintances).Create a business plan that explains what you do and your team (PDF file).Analyze deals very often and understand it.Create a sample package of a deal you underwritten that would be used as a test case and show it to friends and family to raise interest. 

While I am sure there are elements of hard and soft skills in each line, maybe there is more of a focus or value to one type in realtor or investing.