Or, I’d have to get an extension of the closing date, which kinda defeats the purpose/competitive edge of a cash offer.

Very helpful, think this is a great outline of the main steps one needs to take for MTR or even STR conversion! 

You can't move just for investment purposes because you can do both.

Landlord laws was the main factor why I chose to invest out of state and have been happy with my decision to do so. 

@Kristin SolbachWhat was the initial purpose of your original setup ? 

Wow - did you see XYZ syndicator who owned 123 Main St was foreclosed on the deal and the property was taken back by the lender?

Under the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, ESA's are a subset of service animal for the purposes of residential real estate.

I just love working in fields that I love.The main reason people get into apartment investing is because they realize exactly what you said.

So you would likely need to go business purpose like private money or DSCR financing.

For illustration purposes, it's quite normal to acquire a mix use building consisting of 9 residential units + 1 commercial space for less than a 9 unit multi-family building would trade in the equivalent location because the commercial space is an automatic disqualifier for many investors.