You can try to get a use variance, but I don't see how that would ever be successful since you would have to show the property cannot be used for the currently allowed uses (single family home).

A 60 yr old investor with a $30 mil net worth is in a completely different position than a 30 yr old investor with a $25k net worth--a "good deal" for one might be a terrible deal for the other.In real estate, there are no simple rules that you can always follow in all circumstances because RE involves so many moving pieces...you have to make a list of all of the relevant factors for a deal, and make a decision based on that, and your own circumstances.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Most do not accept it because they want flexibilitySo it has to go both ways - tenants and landlords should have flexibilityDictating contract terms is not something governments should get involved in.

@Greg Scott had some great perspective on when TK may make sense based on our goals, experience level and how involved you want to be with your investment properties. 

Do I even need to have a title company involved?

Additionally, having your interior design business involved in a multi-use property could be a win-win, allowing you to both house your office and generate rental income from other units.The Indianapolis market is thriving for real estate investors, particularly in new build multifamily and duplex developments.

Depending on what your overall budget is and how much you want to be involved in the house, there are many areas of Orlando that would be a good fit.

That's how I got involved in MF investing.

Now, you've "evolved" yourself in things where your no longer involved in the operations or the operational expenses.