If you need any help running those numbers or figuring out your options, don’t hesitate to reach out!

As a sponsor I can't be a member but the reviews I've heard are generally positive.

However, I don’t yet have the funds for a down payment on another house, and I’m trying to figure out the best option for where to live while I rent the apartment.Do you have any recommendations for managing this transition or tips on finding a temporary place to stay?

What's your equity position?

Otherwise, what are my options?

Health insurance payments, Health savings account lots of options. 

But STR has restrictions here (2 bedrooms in Raleigh) (hence the hybrid option) and there is often diminishing returns when it comes to price versus number of rooms in our market in the locations I focus on. 3 bedroom numbers often are stronger and more attainable price wise than 5 in core Raleigh.

If the renter has no way to take care of the pets and you do not want to keep them due to their cuteness and friendliness, then an option might have to be a no kill shelter.https://www.nokillnetwork.org/

I see a disservice being provided in the given example by the real estate agent by not bringing creative strategies on both the sellers and buyers position on this particular deal.

For someone in your position, starting small but strategic might be the best move.