In what way is the LLC tranferring compensation to the owner? 

A Loan officer cannot alter their loan officer compensation it would violate the LO Comp rule under the "Dodd Frank" regulation. 

He is not compensated for transactions, so he has no motivation to buy and sell investments or sell insurance.

So as far as the percentage to compensate them - that really depends on who is doing what and for how long. 20% of a deal that will only get $10k of profit at the end isn’t very attractive - but that’s the gamble you take with equity.

We paid the agent because we knew we didn’t plan to list with them and weren’t buying anymore property in SC so wanted to compensate them for their time.

You might have to hold several years to compensate. 

I would also suggest a "fee-only" CFP, which means they are compensated by charging you transparent fees and they do not receive commissions for selling investment products or vehicles.Second, I would specifically ask any CFP you interview whether or not they PERSONALLY own real estate and what kind. 

Based on a rough analysis for a project timeline, I believe the total project can be completed in 5-7 months with the team I have available if we get involved in completing the work on the project.Deal Analysis as a whole - Actual Costs may be slightly different but estimates should be fairly closePost Construction Estimated Market Value - Lot 1: $379,000  Lot 2: $307,000  Total Estimated Market Value $686,000+- $102,000 - Cost to payoff HML & Previous Builder- $154,800 - Estimated Cost to complete House #1- $170,370 - Estimated Cost to complete House #2: Includes New Well/Septic $7500, Impact Fees $2100, Permits $1000= $427,170 - Estimated Cost to Payoff HML, Complete Construction on House #1, and Construct House #2+ $686,000 - Total Future Market Value-  $20,580 - 3% Buyer Agent commissions as the current owner(Listing Agent) will be listing these properties without compensation-  $2,538 - Real Estate Transfer Taxes-  $1,500 - Settlement Costs Paid at Closing______________________________________________   $234,212-  $27,900 - Payment to Seller for Down Payment made by seller to HML @ Origination (For her to break even)= $206,312 - Potential Return before any Interest/Fees/Taxes/EtcI've spoken to a few HM Lenders and ran rough numbers by them. 

Or tell them you'll let them off the hook if they vacate prior to closing and compensate you for 50% of the damages.

Being the middleman is a precarious position, you have to protect your place in the middle in order to get compensated.