I'm in the Tampa Bay area and I will put an ad on Craigslist, Indeed or post in a group on Facebook for AirBNB/STRs. 

To maintain control and avoid being locked into larger deals, consider directly owning replacement properties or exploring a partial 1031 exchange while carefully structuring syndication investments.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

It would be wise to post the name of the franchise you are considering.

Clear financial separation ensures all rental expenses are deductible, maintains legal protections, and simplifies tax compliance.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

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I hope this wasn't too much of a rant for a first post!

If one or more units are vacant, the remaining units often don’t provide enough cash flow to cover expenses, making it harder to meet operating costs.Maintenance costs: A fourplex comes with four times the appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, and other components to maintain, leading to significantly higher repair and maintenance expenses than single-family homes.If you want to see the detailed calculation, read this BP blog - More Units Doesn’t Mean More Money—Why a Single-Family Home Can Beat a Fourplex.Resale value: Multi-family properties have a limited buyer pool—mainly investors—who base their offers on CAP rates.

Using a HELOC for the down payment on the second home might be an option, but lenders may require you to wait a few months post-closing on the multi-family before approving new loans.The BRRRR-style approach could work if you can renovate and refinance quickly, but make sure the timeline aligns with your lender’s requirements.

Years ago I had posted about Shared living.

Morning Scott,  I missed this post and posted above but its worth repeating.