However, as the title agent is specified by the bank in REO transactions I have found it easier to write a first and second mortgage than to try to convince the title agent of their error and jeopardize a very attractive purchase for my borrower.

Yah, I might have a personal attraction to carpet in bedrooms and I should dispose of that.

I doubt you'll have any problem attracting capital under something akin to your proposed structure (with or without the proposed tweaks).

Would you be interested in hiring me or what would I need to do to be attractive to a brokerage/find a good one I can learn from and get good commission/bonuses from?

The units were never going to attract quality tenants in their current condition and with the owner choosing to sell he had no desire to put more money into the property.

They are basically just showing the property until they are forced out.Typically, shortsales are listed at a slight discount to the market value to attract buyers.

Many successful real estate agents know how to properly showcase a house to make it more marketable and develop creative MLS listings to attract the right buyers.9.

Also, in 1M+ loan world, you can leverage non recourse loans and rates tend to be as attractive as conventional.

An A area that would attract high net worth individuals.  

sorry, i meant comparable buildings/shophouses generally cost a price that yields 3 - 4.5 percent gross rental yield annually. ie. people may pay 1M for a shophouse that makes 30k p.a if it is very attractive or 45k p.a if it is less attractive.