@Matt Gehrls,while I respect everyone's opinions here and there is a lot of sage advice for sure, one of the things that I think a few people that are a little further away from you might not understand is the strength of the Grand Rapids market right now. 

In both cases, lenders must qualify to become designated GSE lenders by demonstrating financial strength, underwriting expertise, loan servicing experience, and capacity to generate and handle meaningful loan origination volume.

Understood that some people will recommend starting out in SFH, however the idea of buying right, forcing appreciation through strategically increasing the NOI, and refy-ing out capital that can be used in future investments plays to my personal strengths and feels like the right strategy for me to pursue.

A good partnership should have a multiplying effect due to everyone bringing unique skills and strengths to the table.

He must think you are pretty awesome to even ask something like that.He probably perceives that  you are able to give from confidence,strength and being connected,not pity or weakness.As long as you don't go into politics capitalism is probably not in any danger.I think you are one of the few who are qualified to answer your question. 

.- During that initial week of escrow that the buyers are rushing around getting things done, mom dies, and the buyers frankly do not have the emotional strength to go through with this at this moment.

I've been looking for portfolio lenders who will loan on residential (or even commercial) based on the credit of the investors and the strength of the deal!

@Olebile Mogobe, it would be difficult to give advice without more information about your strengths/weaknesses, issues and situation. 

I bought water based KILZ from HD upon the paint specialist's recommendation.I've doused the cockroach stains with full strength white vinegar to help disinfect.

REI is a team sport, I encourage you to focus on your strengths.