I'm guessing the lawyers said he can't use complicated compensation structures like waterfalls. 

Who can i speak to in the construction/builder space that could help me get an understanding of costs /planning for a new build.Thank you  Getting a conventional primary loan to build a 4plex can be a bit more complicated than purchasing an already built property, but it is definitely possible.

What is your purpose for trying to make this more complicated plan?

It is too complicated and expensive to accept credit cards on every machine.

Quote from @Laura Kreinbring: This is a very complicated subject and I have learned so much trying to do this, more or less, on my own.

If you are trying to convert a property under and hoa into an str, your job gets even more complicated as the HOA itself may have its own regulations IF it even accepts it at all.caution: STR market is over saturated in these parts and some of them are shuting down and being converted into corporate housing, mid term rentals, or furnished long term rentals.

Alex -  Construction can be a complicated animal.

We are looking for a structure that will permit us to easily raise money without complicating the management level.Curious to know what people recommend for jurisdiction and structure for such an entity.Thanks in advance for your help!

The STR Loophole can be complicated and is difficult to summarize in a single short post.

It's not overly complicated.