I don't think Im paying my bookeepeer an outrageous amount, although with economies of scale (I have one commercial insurance plan, commerical portfolio loan from a single bank, one bank account, etc) it probably doesn't take the Bookeeper 3x to do my books compared to yours. 

At the time, his offer was low, and I had potential plans for that space, so I turned him down.

The plan would be to move out after a year and rent my side out for $2,500 (market rent price).

Our plan is to purchase again with a better mindset of turning that into a profitable rental.We have diligently completed all the necessary steps and are on the verge of signing a management agreement with a property manager.However, we are experiencing some doubts.  1.

I am planning on not resigning my lease and starting of my RE venture. 

These 2 platforms don't focus on MTR but vacation rentals so using Furnished Finder is a better way to get those longer term folks.I have always been a bit concerned about the area's penchant for restrictions.

My recommendation to serious real estate investors is buy an opportunity in any segment, do the math (it's all about the ROI; some investors fall for the 'commercial' is more prestigious chest thump to find that losing money isn't very prestigious at all), and plan on proactively running a business. 

Then try to figure out if its best to have their funds go to a CRT or if we as a nonprofit can create a 403(b) plan for the investors.

If you don't plan on allowing 4+ cats in your rental in the future you shouldn't start now.

This move is such a great example of what determination, solid planning, and truly listening to investors’ needs can achieve.