I would then plan to use this forced equity (since I plan to buy a fixer upper) to invest in another home.I have been constantly reading to househack right into the MFH, but this may take some time for me to acquire the money and purchasing power.

He simply wants to be 100% done.Given the above mentioned scenario, I am wondering what the best possible situation would be to make this happen, while possibly still maintaining the option to pull out equity for capital improvement projects with a bank. 

This will give every chance of a stable rental market as well as property appreciation.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Would love your thoughts on this Melanie 

This one is controversial because they will do a deal, and you may collect a fee.

Are there any strategies I could use to still claim the depreciation, or any way that the transaction could be structured such that I don't lose on that tax benefit?

I know nothing about this guy or his program.

And same question for used manufactured homes that would be fixed up and sold in a similar manner. 

How do you think this will effect rental rates , home sales ,  construction costs , and insurance costs in Florida and up and down the coast  ?