Perhaps they could compensate you in some way that is tied to the performance of the property so it would be similar to owning 50% of the property, but you would still be able to obtain the step-up in cost basis.  

For the record, I receive absolutely NO compensation for making the referral!

Would that high LTV negatively affect a commercial property loan--meaning would I be required to have have a higher down payment for the commercial building to compensate for the highly leveraged SFH?

The price will correspond to the demand,  and if it's the cheapest, it's because it has to be to compensate as an incentive to get people there.     

I am happy to compensate you for your time. 

See below:Elective deferrals up to 100% of “earned income” in the case of a self-employed individual up to $22,500 in 2023  or $30,000 in 2023 if age 50 or over PLUS Employer contributions up to 25% of compensation as defined by the plan.

One stat said 1/31 people are victims of violent crimes in the area.

Again, other might feel differently here.b) Skin in the game: as a conservative investor, I understand that the dirty secret of industries that the waterfall compensation is in the line with me and incentivizes sponsors to take more risk.

Compensate them if needed.  

Also most realtors do not assist with foreclosures because the auctions do not compensate realtors at all and their buyers have usually a 1-5% chance of actually winning.