I'm not sure if I should reach out to the seller directly or if I should work this through a broker.

As of today, she still hasn’t made any payment and owes around $5kI have contacted a few companies that a lawyer provided me, but they all only deal with major portfolios.  

This leaves me to consider mid terms rentals as a way to generate above average cash flow while having a reasonable amount of management. 

the LLC the prospect works for has been administratively dissolved"Then how are they getting paid from this entity?

Every time this occurs, send them an email and put it in writing.

Does this sound like a creative financing method that will work?

I am converting this back to a duplex, going to live in one half and rent out the other.

I am wrapping up my licensing education with the intent of being able to buy and wholesale solo part-time, while keeping my full time job.How would I go about finding a brokerage that would sponsor me as a sales agent while allowing me to have this flexibility?

Hope this helps some. 

Are there any other considerations to ensure appropriate liability protection in this arrangement?