@Stephen Stokes, Technically a duplex is not a multifamily property, that may help with your research in the future, but I don't think that it made a difference this time.  

The whole process made me realize I like the real estate industry way more than my current one(financial analyst).

The Woolfords would keep a list of creditworthy customers and compile their findings, which they would then sell.

The buyer will have to be made aware that the transaction is closing through an intermediary, just as you would have to do in a 1031 exchange. 

The leasing or rental of units in those two family homes in which the owner occupies one apartment of that home as his residence is not covered by this law unless: The homeseeker or renter is a recipient of public assistance or housing subsidy; or,The leasing or rental process utilized the services of a person or organization whose business includes engaging in residental real estate related transactions; or,The availability of such unit is made known by making, printing, publishing, or causing to be made printed or published any notice, statement, or advertisement with respect to the rental of such a unit that indicates any preference limitation, exclusion or discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, children, marital status, handicap, veteran status, or public assistance or housing subsidy recipiency.The following text is effective 07/01/93  

Private lenders:  such as friends, family and other people they have made connections with. 

There are 2 different issues here:-Deductions from the security deposit need to be made within the timeline outlined by your state. 

Could have been self install but I'm paying the installers about $1/sq ft.My problem with Home Depot is that no matter how good Allure Ultra may be, HD flooring desk staff in this store are totally clueless about the product, its stock situation, and its accessories (transitions, stair nose, etc and couldn't care less about serving a customer.

But I'm starting to see this goal as unattainable bc of the mistakes made from my 1st property. 

I would check reviews and question current customers.