When Padsplit presents them to me as a potential member I have several questions for them. 

Building department can advise on specific next steps - municpal hearing and presentation of plans will be required in most cases. 

The current real estate environment that we've been in for the past several years hasn't presented any opportunities for deals like this.Because of the above bullet point, my real estate folio is kicking off a ton of profit each year which is fully taxable at ordinary income rates for me with federal plus state that means 42%From day one we've always self-managed everything, and built a great team of sub’s and handymen in every area, so that I’ve never had to do any labor.

As tenants, I'm wondering what kind of offer we could present to our landlord to buy the house we are renting.

If you’re not using a 1031 exchange, you’ll need to account for this.Reinvestment Risk: Entering new markets and managing multiple properties may present challenges, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the areas.Alternative StrategiesBefore committing to selling, consider these options:Leverage the Equity (HELOC or Cash-Out Refinance):With a 3.1% loan, selling might not be the best first move.

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You have a friend, He will rent it in its present condition as soon as you make it available to him for $90 per month. 

I essentially present to them my numbers of what I can redo the property for, and they loan me 80% of the ARV basically no questions asked except for an appraisal.

I've been surprised at properties that have passed conventional financing though...and even FHA....also, one could present 2 offers to seller--one for a cash offer and one for seller financing (at a higher price of course). 

So while it's not as ideal as a multifamily property, it does present a solution for those that are in the personal situation where they can.