The smaller banks and credit unions might charge you 0.5% or so higher than the larger banks, but they'll have the products you'll need.

Wanted to go into larger multifamily properties through syndication.

Interview several, including some small local banks, they may be more relationship focused than the larger banks.  

I usually will hire out one larger piece of the work, like a roof or exterior paint a and do the rest myself.

  - They stated it was the best tax break they had ever seen.   

The underlying question I have is why on earth would you ever tell the tenant they can stay forever ?

Haven’t ever seen a dime and you probably won’t either!

And can someone recommend good and inexpensive (or should I say not too expensive) CPA and lawyer, knowing that I don't want to spend a lot of effort and money on setting up a structure for what could be the only operation of this type we ever do?

They have accumulated a larger down payment through additional option payments or credits over the lease option term.4.

If you’re looking at buying larger multi-family, I would take your realtor hat off and deal directly with the listing broker with getting your commission. brokers want to “hog” the deal and will likely not favor you as much if your expecting a commission and competing against others.