Additionally, we can provide insights and assistance if you're interested in investing in the Muscle Shoals, Alabama area.

You could buy a $225K home for example 3.5% down is $7,875.00 but there is closing costs which I mentioned seller credit or use the rest of your $6K.You could also use a DPA down payment assistance which covers 100% of the mortgage and in some cases depending on the DPA closing costs as well.   

Depending on the zip code you might also check with Wells Fargo to see if they offer the down payment assistance grants in that area.Could be the buyer is just trying to save cash, so counter back with no closing costs.   

The taxing authority will actually assist you with that process (ie provide you the forms, etc).

Professional inspections, real estate attorneys, and property management are essential.Good luck with your house hacking journey and feel free to ask for further assistance.

Because they are on the same island as the transient accommodation, the local contact may be able to assist with issues which may arise relevant to the transient accommodation.

Please dm if you know a lender that can assist.

Been looking at a structure which will be optimal for having a portfolio of rental properties, financial investments, and all the other general life stuff, which will assist in asset protection, as well as tax liability etc.Thoughts on this?

Let me know if you need assistance!

Its not something we do so I would not be the person who can assist on the exact way to do it, but there are several here on BP that can assist.