Avoid paying large sums upfront.Online Payment: Use secure online payment systems to manage transactions and keep records.Permits: Ensure all necessary permits are obtained and required inspections are passed before proceeding with payments.

You picked the wrong kind of property to start in as a 3/3.1 townhouse is not ideal for room hacking and is more residential in nature which is why you should sell it and take the proceeds and deposit money and look for a two-family where you and your brother can live in one side and you can full rent the other side - maybe even as a mid-term rental to 2x the rent.

I subdivided, sold the parsonage, and the proceeds paid for the church.

I will share updates as I proceed.

We will both proceed to getting the property and fixing it up some and refinance after it is fixed up.

Not only did I start questioning things that didn't make sense, I was hung up on twice on the phone and then the "professional" proceeded to text me paragraphs about how "maybe we should go our separate ways".

@David ChriswickBefore proceeding with any of your ideas, consult a marriage counselor.

Ideas on how to proceed in a situation like this would be appreciated.

I am interested in hearing about any experiences (both negative and positive) you have had regarding Section 8 rentals before proceeding down this route!

Use the proceeds to reinvest in higher-yielding assets.- 1031 Exchange: Utilize a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes when selling properties, allowing you to reinvest the full amount into new investments.9.