But it's very common in a commercial lease for the landlord to get a percentage of the business' profit, so you wouldn't stand out. 

And if its bank owned your chances are low of getting that kind of reduction.

My question to you:Is it ok for me to hire guys that do this kind of thing on the side?

@Russell Brazil  I agree with Russ totally depends on what kind of real estate.. keep in mind that when you ask this on BP 90% of those on this site will gravitate to the only real estate is rental either sfr or small plexs or MF.. there are many many other types of real estate .take for instance in my mind one of the safest and most passive is investing in land in the path of progress.. pay cash and hold it.. nothing to it.. over time if you buy right or you buy a timber tract with middle age marketable timber species like Doug Fir or white pine  west  East  … these are very solid long term safe investments that you just make and sit and wait.some of the biggest money made in real estate though is land in the path of progress.. this keeps you immune from the ups and downs and risks of tenants.. 

If you would be so kind to share with me:How many properties do you manage, how many units in total?

There are all kinds of inefficiencies inherent with the size, which leads to my perspective on your question:1.

Hey BP community,I know that the 203K FHA loan has been recommended several times for those that are just starting out with their first home (and possibly for those that are still in college and don't have the employm...

Crule to be kind when it comes to sentiment and money.

I also lend money but not in the USA at rates which in the USA would be considered userous but in other places are quite common and quite legal as well.  

What kind of loan were you pre-approved for ?