There are some good cash flow markets, TIC options and DSTs.

.- Who better to show the house and speak positively about than a current tenant?

Because I've been having the hardest time finding a new CPA, I wanted to open my options by considering virtual firms. 

At this time the interest rates may make keeping your existing home a better option than times when rates have not risen as substantially.  

For example, if you have $130K in equity, you might get $100K-$110K available in a HELOC.Look for a fixed-rate option for the HELOC to avoid rising rates.

I see 3-5 as a fad.Fractional ownership - way to much overhead for these to be profitable. think "timeshare".STR in non traditional markets - running a STR is a business and real estate, boils down to location location location - who would want to go to a conference and stay in a STR vs. the hotel where the conference is at, most businesses pay for this I do not see why.Mixed use with green - this has been going on for years- it will continue but it is also more expensive to build - which means higher costs to use.Not trying to be debbie downer, I have seen these attempted to be done in the past and they really have not been successful.I do really like the BTR model though as I continue to see that as a very good option in the future. 

As both an investor and a mortgage broker who has personally used both options, I can say there are benefits to each.It ultimately comes down to comparing the two side by side based on your specific situation.

They seem to have a turn-key service option so you should be able to get a lot of information from them.

Explore creative financing options like seller financing, partnerships, or the BRRRR strategy to maximize your resources.

In many cases, whatever weakness got them in that position (lack of focus, lack of drive, failure to take responsibility for their destiny, etc.) will also make it difficult for them to succeed in real estate.