I slowly began to re-seat myself back in my corporate role changing companies and being promoted providing that false security again. 

Nola is beautiful but also a stepping stone and it looks like the next promotion at my company would be to Tamp Bay / St Pete, Florida area, in 18 - 24 months, so that's where I'm more likely to invest.What I'm interested in:(1)  buying and living in a 3- or 4-family bldg(2)  buying and living in a 5- or more fam bldg - but what sort of creative financing would I need to make that happen?

Judges hate he said she said arguments and you will have tangible proof if it comes to it and win .

Not only does it have tons of forms, it promotes the proper LL mindset. 

Use bigger pockets to promote it as well as sites like craigslist as well.1k isn't a ton but work it the best you can brother

It promotes a mental assumption of gain.

Attorneys just don't seem to want to assist in any way as this kind of deal is promoting breach of contract with regard to the current owner and has some risk.I guess if someone could convince me it's possible, would they be willing to explain a step-by-step process to me?

It seems like most everything I read or hear promotes a value-add strategy for multi family investments, regardless of the long term holding strategy (buy/hold, buy/sell, buy/refi, etc).

Which, of course, then drives a lot of business to their regular gigs by way of earned media.It's also been a super successful way to promote the flipped homes to potential buyers.

I like to think about it in terms of tangible things I can do, action I can take to retrain my brain and ultimately change or grow my mindset.