A good investor-agent is worth their weight in gold because of market expertise, connections, and knowing how to get deals done, not because they’re your personal deal-finder.The best deals don’t come from sitting back and waiting for an agent to serve them up to you.

And personal downsizing is always good for business!

In theory, you could QT the property to an LLC in your name and enter into a lease with you personally.

For me it boils down to more of a personal decision - can I afford two homes, do I want to have two homes and the stress of it, or just take my money out of one and put it in another.

I tried to create rapport with the owner over the phone but waited to present my real agenda only in person.   

Choose a goal so ambitious it forces you to grow into the person who can achieve it.

As long as no “healthcare” services are provided (like medication or personal care), it’s not regulated by the Department of Health.

One-person rental units are in the highest demand, and co-living directly appeals to this market.

Personally, I'd start looking in markets you're familiar with, similar to what you said in your post.

It has worked out for me, but I'm wondering if anyone else has another person they trust that I can float other, similar tasks to?