I have read that if your initial intent was to rent the property and you end up selling, that would qualify for a 1031 exchange.

She’s the least qualified member that all the others are deferring to on all housing matters.

There's a wealth of information on Biggerpockets and I would suggest doing some self-educating on the different aspects of REI through the "Education" tab up at the top of the site.To be a little more specific, search for "House hacking" forums and blog posts to get a more in depth look as to how to get started with your condo and /or multifamily plan.Also consider why a condo and not just a multifamily to start...I could almost definitely say you don't need a RE company at this point.Like @Cameron Norfleet said, you could start with reaching out to a lender to see what types of financing you will qualify for. 

You can go one or two blocks and it changes from a lot of distressed or boarded up houses to B class or even flip area.  

Set a criteria for qualifying applicants.15.

The Franchise Tax Board (CA's state tax agency) takes a broad view of what constitutes "doing business" in CA. 

HML isn't going to lend with 3.5% skin in the game unless it's your uncle or parent.

Unless you are purchasing a 5+ unit property the refinance probably won't be based on the rents, other than possibly to help you qualify for the loan. 

And pay taxes on rent, so it counts as income to help qualify for more properties.

I would do conventional  but I’m not qualified credit wise.