So, we're looking for an agent than can find the creative housing solutions that would include investors along with the traditional MLS listings.Please hit me up if you'd like to know more about this client.

Dimmers are just like normal switches as far as installation, that is more or less correct.As far as the type of light that can be dimmed... almost all light types can be dimmed. traditional light bulbs require nothing to dim properly.

It would have been easier to refinance a triplex then this more complicated system you are trying to figure a way out of.It might be easier on yourself if you went with a non traditional financing.

Invest in low cost index funds (like Vanguard total stock market but it depends on what your employer offers)5) Max out your *Roth* IRA for the year ($5.5k) invested the same as above (not point in investing in a traditional IRA given our tax level -- plus you can withdraw Roth IRA contributions in an emergency without a penalty - but you shouldn't as that's what the emergency fund is for)6) Split the rest and invest a portion in the stock market (Vanguard low cost index funds!) 

the market for wobbly boxes is much smaller than the market for traditional stick built single family homes.Now for the good part, you dont need any capital to flip homes.

Outside of going a "traditional" route, I've read on private lending, owner/seller financing, and a heap of other ways to get funds for your projects. 

aside from hard dollar lenders, do traditional banks/lenders work in this space?  

Did you do traditional financing for your properties? 

My experience is that true lenders work harder for you than traditional banks.  

If you don't plan on going the traditional MLS route, figure out who the best and most active wholesalers in KC are.From there, I'd start talking with lenders in KC who are able to do the type of mortgage you are looking for.