Market the unit as having a kitchen + wet bar (eg, selling the not-a-kitchen in the not-a-unit as a feature) and being some sort of "luxury penthouse apartment" or something.

I don't believe he is a member of the Florida Bar.  

I live in the Beaufort County area of South Carolina but am originally from New York City.

While in New York, I purchased a home (Airbnb) in the Saratoga Springs area, and my first multi-family property which was in Lubbock(2 Airbnbs).

Looking at your background you’re in New York City.  

It’s really helpful to understand the different processes in various states.I’m particularly interested in how this compares to New York, as I’m considering investing there.

Bonus: Find homes that can be easily divided into 2 units (e.g. main house upstairs with separate downstairs area including bedroom, bathoom, wet bar and separate entrance).

Hey @Aj York I think you can do it right if you have the right team.

I have seen on my last trip to New York City formerly bankrupt hotels recover and make a ton of revenue off illegal immigrants.

That is, until a few weeks later, I receive 12 notices from New York State Division of Human Rights that a local non-profit have filed 12 complaints against me on behalf of 2 individuals for "discrimination" of source of income.