If they understand they need to leave and discuss honestly what they can do to make that happen then you are both working to the same end.

Another idea is to partner with someone who is located in PR and better understands the market. 

Find a mentor that can help you through the purchase of your first house hack, and get something you can fix up off market directly from the owner.Use the help of the mentor to find out if it's a good deal and to help you understand if it could work.  

You can review your HOA's governing documents, also known as the CC&Rs, to understand the proper procedures.

I like the idea of focusing on bathrooms, curb appeal, and opening up the kitchen/living space.I’m definitely working on building a solid team, especially with real estate professionals who understand investor deals.

Here's what's very important to understand: you still owe depreciation recapture tax on $100k, not on $70k!

I can understand how a wholesaler would find some deals (I've heard some podcasts about that, essentially they're hitting the pavement) but I wonder how "investors" and "realtors" find properties if they are not using MLS/Zillow/Redfin? 

Thanks Brandon Rizzo for understanding here.

I understand the value my CPA provides for me in my situation.However, when should my other 2 partners hire help for taxes? 

Plus, multifamily often appreciates faster in growing markets.Challenges: It’s a steeper learning curve—financing is trickier (think commercial loans), and you’ll need to understand occupancy rates, maintenance costs, and tenant turnover on a bigger scale.