However, an LLC can be used to open a business bank account.

I am starting the legal process as we speak and depending how many more we can make this a class action law suit. 

I don't know that any of this would affect a new appraisal, but there may be some comments by the appraiser, which may or may not hurt you depending on why you want the appraisal in the first place. 

Real estate loans to owner occupied properties where the business of the owner is closed down - or SHOULD be, and the owner needs some time to sell the property.  

house hacking is great start, that's how i started in the business. would love to connect

What I am saying is the tax bill for you could be wildly different depending on how long your partner has owned this property and how much depreciation they have taken.  

I have known exactly one in my 10 years in the business.

Is there a point of contact person/business that handles all home investor concerns (general contractor, engineer, etc.)

It depends on the property.... is it value add where there's also a construction component or merely a management improvement opportunity?

Does anyone know about Tupelo for Business?