I can do that through charging points, but since I'm getting it at a lower rate than you could as a consumer, I prefer to mark up the rate while still being lower than most others in the market.

I held each until a change in either market price or net asset value resulted in the REIT stock discount being lowered by 30%.  

While I could have gone lower I am lowering my risk tolerance because I expect a recession in late 2019 to 2020.

I had one investment in a syndication that would have been a total loss however the sponsor made good and repaid principal . so 3 year no return.. which is just fine by me personally I am not one who goes crazy if the return is lower or does not happen to me its principal i care about.. 

She accepted the lower offer and after signing with my investor, I was set to make a $5k fee.

Account Closed if you do a seller finance you could get a lower interest rate from HO then you can get at the bank.

Could the prices be lower than the MLS?

They are often located in lower-income neighborhoods and may need maintenance or renovations.

In addition, due to them being eligible for conventional non-commercial financing they typically have lower cap rate than 5 units and more.  

And offset the previous FHA loan payment showing that you're making the payments for it so it lowers his DTI.