I like helping individuals that want the relationship long term and need help in the process.I think residential will get watered down faster with AI programs because it is not usually as complex as commercial real estate.

.- Depending on size of the property, scope of the work, and how much rehab you're willing to do, you can always consider individually submetering each unit.

This just a lucky break for me however that the seller ended up being an very ethical individual. 

Next I would try to find a smaller area within the zip code and then start searching for individual properties.If I can’t find anything in California, I would start looking elsewhere using the same steps.In your opinion, is that a good approach?

Also your individual goals.

I'll just pay to 2% or 3% commission to the buyer's broker, and keep the rest for myself, individually. 

PS one of my very short stints was attempting to sell dental equipment door to door.. you know high speed drills low speed and delivery systems and chairs and lights etc.. sit down dentistry was just starting to take off.. turned out Dentist before that had a huge problem with back aches.I worked with a start up called healthkit.. they had a delivery system way ahead of its time.. it was all numatic and was used in the military because the holder of the drills was solid aluminum block 2 X 2 X 6  with no moving parts.. unlike in those days the ones that looked like something out of a sci fi movie and would break all the time.. but of course ours was the most expensive and well .. being that and being the industry was very difficult to sell.

Purchase price: $141,500 Cash invested: $29,000 Single family home in West Side of Worcester, MA; conveniently located one block from Worcester State University and less than 2 miles from Worcester Regional Airport.

If there is anyone that know of such individuals, please let me know.

Where can I find what the houses sold for a block in NYC ?