One of the clauses states ‘representatives, and assigns, shall not, for a period of two (2) years, initiate, solicit, negotiate, or enter into a contract for real estate with any of  (wholesalers name) Contacts or seek to by-pass, compete with, exploit, avoid or circumvent (wholesalers name) from any business opportunity by utilizing any (wholesalers name) Contacts or confidential or proprietary information obtained from (wholesalers name) to their detriment.Is it ok to hunt for deals and just ensure that I document dates of contact so should a situation arise where they also put the same opportunity in front of me I can validate I was already speaking with them or am I overthinking it? 

Do you expect to see better potential deals in a rising rate market or less?

This way I will free up credit in case the next property is appraised low again or maintenance issues arise. 

I would have a contractor look at the property and determine what costs could arise more quickly with repairs on the property.Good luck!

The tenants have to be trained that initial cam is low as it's a new center and to expect a rise in overall cam.

Even with a GC, problems arise causing delays and sometimes default.A 2nd home that's now bringing in income as a short term rental screams occupancy fraud to a lender (even though you probably didn't mean it to work out that way)I think you should pass on the lot and slow down a bit.  

There can be other issues with this type of setup that arise , but appraisals are mostly what was referenced above I think.

The consultant said that after the investment agreement is signed, some costs would arise in some offices in order to legalize and file the signed agreement and this would require that 80% of the closing and administration fee be paid to him. 

However, this is where my problem arises so obviously I have to live at the property for FHA however I have no intention of moving out my current home.

Other sections of the contract may also obligate a party to pay for an additional item.If a seller wishes to only give credit towards certain types of closing costs – only the buyer's loan expenses, for example – then the seller should specifically limit it to that item in the contract.Additionally, issues can arise over whether the amount being credited is a set amount.