So, like I said...go find some deals first...THEN you can worry about how to arrange the closing.

Have a conversation about expectations and if the arrangement isn't working for either of you, go get a different agent.

Many landlord associations have arrangements for their members to get reduced price checks (approx. $15 inc. tax).

The reality in commercial financing is that most banks want a shared risked arrangement (they want some of your skin in the game).

I need to look into LLC's further now that I know they are a common vehicle for this type of arrangement.

You just need to have a plan here...your thoughts in this thread are stressfully written so I am guessing that is the way they are arranged in your head. 

Going further, can I pay myself for the time I spend arranging the transaction?

If I've already hired them to do this job for me they might come with me for free, however if I have no commitment or arrangement with them, they charge me a fee to do so. 

What this demonstrates is that Americans have adapted to housing prices by altering the arrangements by which they procure shelter.

Some just choice their living arrangements a little different then other.Awhile back my brother-in-law was very curious about how he could get to doing what I’m doing and the number 1 reason he say he can’t because of “my sister”, she say she just don’t want to be a landlord.I am on the verge of getting a HELOC to get my next investment all because I didn’t travel the same path of my family members thought process.If it’s something you believe in you have to stay focus on it.