It's not the job of an outside organization to be a cop for the IRS.

There are a few things that can be done to the outside to make it look better, however, the inside is completely turn key. 

Any tips for getting that owner finance deal or other outside the box thinking for zero down is appreciated.

The Finance Friday episodes are a review of listener finances from an outsider perspective.Some episodes may reference previous episode content, but you don't have to listen in numeric order. 

It is 2600 sqft on an acre lot outside of Charleston SC. 

I'm looking at 8 acres outside of city limits in North TX.

Then we have another pump outside that kicks in in case they both go out.

Any safety concerns leaving that outside of the building?

Should I be worried about giving "good" investment advice or is that outside of the scope of my role?

If its not on the MLS and the agent is marketing it outside of his brokerage (which it sounds like he is) then it is 100% a violation of Bright MLS's Clear Cooperation policy which requires all subscribers (i.e., listing agents) to post their listings on the MLS.