Lived in the upstairs unit for 3 years until I got married and bought a house What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Find out which neighborhoods are hot and what property types yield the best returns.

It's a cheat code.I recommend consulting an REI-savvy tax pro for these types of questions.

My only fear is that they are trying to encompass any type of real estate whether it be trailer park, self storage, or long term rental.

If you want me to give you a quote, I'd need to know the address, 1st lien details (type of loan, balance, interest rate), credit score, income/DTI details, and target LTV (can go up to 80% CLTV on the 4plex). 

I've realized that chasing cash flow in these types of markets doesn't build wealth. 

Take that year to gain some financial literacy and find out what types of investments you're comfortable with, and find the right people to help you invest it.BUT, if you have piles of debt that you can't keep up with, don't wait a year to address those...

.- The numbers may have an impact on your decision.You may also want to read your condo's Home Owners Association Master Deed & Bylaws to make sure there are no restrictions on any type of rentals. - Many HOAs have LTR restrictions and some now have implemented STR restrictions.Also, hopefully you've updated the home insurance policy of your current STR rental from a homeowner's policy to a landlord policy.

Is there a no win / no fee type of service I should be searching for?   

Hello, everyone, I would like to speak with an attorney about my options to set up a partnership but I’m unsure about what type of attorney I will need for each potential situation.