Also curious if people use an agency or an individual.

I am guessing only you would be signing the 18 month lease and this individual who is there to "help" won't be voluntarily offering their signature as a co-signer?

I have 3 individuals renting a condo together that is 3 bed 3 bath.

I feel it's extremely important that I link with like-minded individuals.

If you and your husband own the relinquished property in your individual names, and you intend to own the replacement property in an LLC, if both you and your husband are members of the LLC it will be deemed a partnership unless you live in a community property state. 

I'd definitely look for networking opportunities in your area to meet like minded individuals.

If we want to hire individuals for each of the task, where do we start and what are the steps?

If someone stays at a property for 14 consecutive days or more, they could potentially be considered a tenant under state law, even if their stay is structured as short-term renewals.If the individual is classified as a tenant, landlord-tenant laws would apply, meaning you may need to follow formal eviction procedures to remove them.

Value is based on each individual and they will need to determine if they think there is any value.

However, here are a few strategies to explore:Local Real Estate Investor Networks – Join local REI groups, meetups, or Facebook groups where private lenders may be open to funding primary residences under the right terms.Seller Financing – If the seller is open to it, you could negotiate a seller-financed deal where they act as the lender.Community Banks & Credit Unions – Smaller local banks may offer portfolio loans with flexible terms.Wealthy Individuals / Family Offices – High-net-worth individuals sometimes fund private deals, especially if they see strong equity and repayment potential.IRA or Self-Directed Retirement Accounts – Some investors lend money from their self-directed IRAs for real estate transactions.Since you’re willing to pay higher interest for a short-term solution, a contract for deed (land contract) might also be an option, where the seller keeps the title until you pay it off or refinance.Would you like me to connect you with any potential private lenders?