Those starting out typically focus on rentals as it's easier to break into and find clients.

@Paul Rowan If you pay for the additional E&O exposure you will create, a licensed broker will most likely sponsor you and let you collect rent as PM for clients.  

My client is interested in buying multi-and living in one side.

I've got a client that might want to sell a house with three units in Baltimore.

I have a military relocation professional designation so I am comfortable dealing with unique military situations. 

I have dealt with a few 203k contractors for some clients and none I would recommend, talk about expensive. 

Seller financing is a very viable option but it will not defer the tax only delay and spread it out and the recapture of all depreciation in the year of the sale can be a major sting if that property has been owned for a long time.The track that most of our clients will take at the retirement stage is to continue to defer the tax on gain with one final 1031 into a completely passive 1031 compliant investment. 

I am a graphics designer and put together some stuff to help improve communication, transparency, and trust with my clients through it.

I wonder if someone, who has had hands-on experience with arranging an owner-occupant loan for non-resident can help out my clients. 

This would help direct me as I begin to roll out my own services with the hope of adding value in a unique way to investors.