So far I have liked having a separate deal finder and property manager, so that I can have the opinion of multiple people before purchasing a deal.In your experience, is it better to keep these roles separate?

And @Ian Ippolito can probably give you his expert opinion on the topic.Best! 

They are not in the best neighborhoods....but very decent in my opinion and both have renters

I wonder if it might be helpful if we seek a DOL opinion in the matter.

If so its a good deal in my opinion if you still get a better than market cap rate going in.  

Looking for opinions?

My two mortgage guys, the same thing.Who can I go to for an unbiased opinion that can look at the whole picture?

My personal opinion is that you first need to decide what it is that you ultimately want.

Obviously, this means you'll have to spend some money, but the results are worth it (in my opinion, and in my market). 

In my *opinion*, usually the people you hear telling you flat out that wholesaling is illegal are real estate agents.