Though the seller and agents complained, they gave a $5k credit, enough to satisfy my buyer and we closed the deal and he is going to make money on the flip!

I wasn't really satisfied with my own personal (bias) research efforts thus far, and thought the BP community  might suggest companies to research. 

The true value of a broker is understanding their client and what satisfies a lender's underwriting requirement.

Crowdfunding is a great option also, but as said before, you invest in a diversified selection of properties, you can't pick a property (unless you're an accredited investor).If you're still not satisfied with that, then I do know some operators which have investment mins that do fit your criteria, DM me if you're interested in learning more about them (I am not affiliated with them by any form, and I won't make a penny if you decide to invest with them or not).

Unfortunately, I didn't recognize the low quality of the furniture when we bought the building.Can anyone recommend a line of extremely durable furniture made for student housing? 

But, everyone is too cheap to do that, and so they rely on the mortgage appraisal instead, and then complain it doesn't go how they thought it ought to.And one last nugget, using a mortgage appraisal to satisfy an appraisal contingency in a sales contract could not be more inappropriate and dangerous.

We are satisfied with him as a broker and PM, but are solely dependent on him which we don't love. 

Is it durable? 

But overall I'm satisfied - it does exactly what I need it to do at a low cost.

Rental prices are too low for the mortgage payments.I am also afraid of the potential of feeling “stuck” in a house I am not completely satisfied with.