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.

These are good attorneys, one of them even spent over 45 minutes on the phone talking to me about options, as well as a personal discussion about fishing, so he clearly wasn't trying to dismiss me.If you have a case, you can file a complaint with the state commission.

We purchased an RV last year under our personal names that is primarily used for business travel.

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

In 2022 I also sold my money pot personal residences for $961,000 and purchased it for $154,000 in 1999. $500,000 was tax free due to being married.  

A person get's a sense of walking through via the order and angels of the photos.

It sounds like you've done a great job in investing in yourself and taking personal risks. 

They didn't know each other before moving in but they all have something in common and they are all grown adults.

Like Jake Baker suggested, keep good records and have a dedicated bank account for your property, properly separating personal and business expenses.

Basic staging with an agent usually means they give you insight into how you should:Declutter and depersonalize by removing photos and personal itemsArrange your furniture to improve the room’s flow and make it feel biggerAdd plants, move art, or re-arrange other accessoriesFull-service staging is another option if your house needs more hands-on attention.