I’m considering consulting an attorney to explore my options, but my budget is limited.

@Na Connolly, talk to an eldercare lawyer there are likely multiple issues to consider here.

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.I’m considering purchasing two investment condos to help pay for my children’s college tuition in 13 to 15 years.

For syndicates with loan maturities after 2030, they even have a shot at making a positive return, and perhaps even a decent one considering what they've endured to get there.Kicking the can down the road:  Owners and syndicators hoping they can kick the can down the road by negotiating loan maturity extensions are likely to be disappointed. 

If you’re considering staging, talk to your real estate agent—they’re your best resource for determining what your home really needs to stand out and sell for top dollar.

@Kris Rudge I have a 4-plex outside of Pittsburgh that I'm considering selling.

As already mentioned, he wouldn't be able to use rent from roommates to help qualify but based on the numbers you shared there should be a VA option available considering how much flexibility there is. 

I suspect the person who originally turned it into a fiveplex only applied for permits to make a fourplex and then did the 5th unit fly by night (perhaps at a later date) in order so the property would still be considered residential and allow for better financing possibilities.

I do wholesale or can custom look for something that fits your wants.

It’s worth considering the trade-offs between the stability of income and the increased oversight and hoops you'll have to jump through.