If its regarding wholesaling I can point you to my business partner 

However, I can teach you the business fundamentals, and you could potentially help me with lead generation.

You can generally deduct your business expenses not paid by the borrower.If you’re running a lending business, no matter how small, like any other business, you can deduct all reasonable and customary expenses.

I am not worried about the integrity of the structure, but will the bank require this to be fixed?

To increase the effort others put into building my business I offer a 1,000 referral fee to anyone who tells me about an unlisted property that I buy.

A business does not base their business plan on possible RE appreciation and sale of that building.

That being said, as a new investor you should expect your buyer to request a buyers agent representation agreement ( which many should and currently do ) outlining his compensation, which can be structured different ways.

You might also meet someone that could be a potential business partner.

So you have financial outfits getting involved in businesses that had long been left to small owners or specialized funds.

My only concern is what if they close shop or sell their business?