That's the challenge with doing a 1031 with multiple properties.

Recently I have been hearing about multiple hosts in Texas that are getting citations for operating a coliving facility with occupancy greater than the permitted number of unrelated occupants.

@Brady PretzlaffI think you should focus on properties close to campus with multiple bedrooms, adequate bathrooms, and parking for renting a room in a college town like near MSU.

How are people buying multiple non owner occupied properties on fixed rate traditional 30y mortgages? 

What are the chances that multiple people would do that at the same time? 

For brokers, it is a numbers game and most of them want to consistently bring on new agents.You may have to meet with multiple brokers to decide which is the best fit for you.All the best!

While he may not have money to invest...there are multiple ways he can still derive income from real estate. 

Could you share some tips on how to find the builders or is there any platform that I can use to reach out to multiple builders to get quote once the architectural drawings are finalized?

Get multiple quotes for the same work.

Considering some SFR properties in Cahokia / Cahokia Heights, Illinois and looking for some recommendations on inpsectors in this area that do a good job looking at multiple properties