That's actually something I haven't done that I'm not opposed to at all.

I think it could be a great idea and a good wealth-building strategy to get an equity stake as opposed to a one-time fee when wholesaling, at least on deals where it makes sense to do so.

However, I have exactly same question as you in regards to whether the broker bringing the deal to the investor is expecting to cover both sides (buyer and seller) transaction hence pocketing all commissions, as oppose to buyer having own agent.

IN my jurisdiction I would gladly boot or tow a vehicle as opposed to going the paper route as I  feel it would place me more in control and less at the mercy of our landlord tenant resolution process.

as opposed to what?

I've heard of a couple 5% down options with PMI which drops off after about 7 years (as opposed to FHA insurance which never drops off).I really want to pursue these duplexes, but I want to be 100% sure that I can move forward with a multi-family purchase with 5% down or less immediately after.

If you need help screening most Brokerages will do the paperwork portion of the deal for a flat fee closer to $200-$300 as opposed to an entire months rent. 

It seems it would be wise to take a slight reduction in rent as opposed to taking a worse tenant.

Perhaps special legislation was passed because, if possible, it would alleviate FEMA's burden immensely if a large percentage of people are able to have a means of finding a new home themselves as opposed to overwhelming the limited FEMA capabilities. 

I'm less likely to think you're a scam if you're there as opposed to "HouseDude, LLC".