Unfortunately, it's all or nothing. 

We’d like to assemble a real estate portfolio over the years, and would consider buying a rental property whilst living in our current home.I’m looking for any creative ideas or suggestions given our circumstances.

Can't think of any way to get around it unfortunately.

Thank you @Joyce Beck... unfortunately with this forum we cant post any websites or any specifics for our projects.. so we wont be able to get any real help of advice for our specific needs... as I was hopingIts been a challenging climb I tell you on this level of Project... and Yes I keep forging ahead with Gods leading, guidance and strength.. step by step.Most are fascinated at how far I have come and now need to find additional investors to get to the next level... constructionI have permits and everything nowI even have a SBA approval but we are over the $5M limit so need Bridge financing to close the GAP of $2.7MI have come too far to stop now... 

Unfortunately, our HOA’s trying to enforce STR restrictions so we’ll see how that goes.

Unfortunately, I've had a string of bad luck with contractors, which has delayed the renovation of my single-family home significantly.

While this works in certain circumstances (IE you are buying under market value and rehabbing to increase to full market value) it will not be as simple as putting lipstick on a pig and commanding a higher property value.

It's always unfortunate though.

You can imagine moving is not fun under those circumstances. 

Unfortunately this is the reality of the situation.I have properties that on paper have a ROI of 30%.