It's typically a transaction between a sponsor/general partner and a pool of investors.

Or across the border in NC?

dont put the house number put the street and the cross streets.

It would give you a nice introduction into the workflow and process of a transaction.

If unlicensed brokers are violating the laws--that is a scam.If they are misleading sellers, that is a scam.If they borrow $20 from their mom to use for EMD_-their mom loses:)Assignment fees are BLIND transactions.

Well, something that could be done would be to lend the money to the other LLC as a business transaction.

Use them as a border along the outside edge of the backsplash tile.

Are there any other ways that I can capitalize on this dual-company transaction for tax purposes? 

If you are just starting out and have no transactions under your belt, keep it simple.

Norwood is a big area, and definitely starting to see some progress in some pockets (especially along the border with the Rookwood area).