It's critical to do your research and determine which platform is best suited for marketing yourself or your organization as a landlord.

Once you have steady employment, look for a place where STRs are allowed, with an in-law suite. 

Determine what type of real estate purchase is best suited to you- multi-family rentals?

Try to figure our what strategy would suite your lifestyle and goals (there's SO many ways to do it!).

Handy work is not my strong suit so I'm a bit uncomfortable with that part of the method at the moment.

I guarantee Musk cares more about his money, property, kids, and bathroom floor than the hired help, but that doesn't mean he is better suited for the job or that he has the time, skills, and energy to handle it.Maybe you're part of the small percentage that can do a better job.

In Ohio, some banks and credit unions are known for flexibility with mixed-use or investment properties include:Civista Bank - Known in Ohio for its flexibility with investment properties, they may have options for mixed-use financing.Liberty Home Mortgage - Offers a range of loan products, including commercial options that might suit your situation.Huntington National Bank - Has experience in commercial lending and may offer portfolio loans that allow combining the properties.Asking for a price adjustment for buying the single-family home in cash could be feasible, especially if the seller needs flexibility for the divorce settlement.

Very simple to do.1) In the hole you, spray some suspend sc insecticide inside the hole. https://www.amazon.com/Suspend-Insecticide-USA-Supply-Eradic...2) Get a beekeeper suit, just in casehttps://www.amazon.com/Professional-Ventilated-Sheepskin-Bee...3) cut open the area.4) Spray inside the entire wall the suspend SC5) Dry out and close up the wall.If this cost you $200 and some time, I'd be amazed. 

I was wondering if there's any advice anyone could give as far as ways to secure funding even with the current suit.

Trying to narrow down which strategy will best suit our goals and lifestyle is my current focus, and I am looking forward to having meaningful conversations here on these forums.