Some people make attempts at getting around this buy calling them "marketing fees" or some other obvious attempt at skating the law, but even if there is some loophole or potential way around it, anyone who is willing to pay that fee to an unlicensed person isn't the smartest person in my book because it's very risky, and no upside to the risk of it.

But all of these investments operate under highly regulated and constrained exemptions to securities law, and I have been told it is very difficult to do the above legally.

Quote from @Doug Stankavich Stankavich: Update from my limited experience: My brother-in-law no longer works there due to very confusing and shady communication or lack thereof. 

Any best practices or things you have found that have worked well for you?

The same is true for all of the other ways in which we source residents.So what does mean practically?

My father in-law has not been living in his house (primary residence) for nearly a year.

EricaWe focus on closing investor transactions with our title office and educating via our law office.Reach out and let us know how we can helpThanks Alan 

here is the situation. i left a really good paying job to take care of my 81 year old parents because my dad is chronically ill and my mom is almost there. i wont go into too much detail, but my sis doesnt help them. ill leave it at that. we have a person who comes twice a week to help with cleaning and other household tasks. i carry the bulk of the weight cooking their meals, running errands, grocery shopping, picking up meds, and taking them to dr appointments. its a full time job. i get a small salary of $1000 a month from a care giver sub contractor for the VA. ive been paying my bills with what savings ive had, but only have a few months of funds left. i own a duplex. i have over 200k in equity. i live in texas and texas has weird laws about refi and heloc/heloans when the property is 4 units or less and owner occupied. i would rather not sell, but if thats my only option i will have to at some point.does anyone have any advice or possibly be able to point me to lenders who might be able to work with my situation?

While subsidies and other initiatives have their merits, I genuinely believe that adjusting zoning laws to encourage diverse housing options could have the biggest impact across Texas.If you're ever interested in discussing this further or exploring investment opportunities in Austin or even Phoenix, feel free to reach out.

San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland have the most pro-tenant laws.