Customers with good credit end up paying more when they use a "Broker" or Lender who are simply the "middle men".The other thing is there are new programs that only require 15% down for 2-4 units and almost all lenders and brokers require 20% to 25% or more for 2-4 unit multifamily investment purchases.

.: @Jorge VazquezI would never pay someone to do something they were supposed to do in the first place.I would hire an attorney and pursue that avenue, sue for losses if you wish.School of hard knocks Yeah I know.. it doesn't feel right.

I'm an engineer and even then, I'm getting really tired of feeling like life is a paycheck-to-paycheck situation even being an engineer...  

They generally don't want people to feel taken advantage of dealing with someone who has training without realizing it. 3.

Also, I think it will be difficult to not have the buyers try to turn me into a custom home builder if they're securing the loan.

I feel pretty sure that the single home only is county so I would check that.You need to decide if the juice is worth the squeeze. 

Feel free to reach out! 

This feels silly to say, but obviously, like everyone, we are looking for the best returns.

Feels too much like paying rent to me.

I work with mobile home dealerships and many of their customers end upgrading to new homes while selling their used homes.