You might be able to sell off fractional interests in the property but that is typically done with luxury properties to allow the owners to participate in price appreciation while the asset is held.

For numerous reasons we decided to sell, and received at offer from the Church that was one of the occupants, for a price equal to appraised value.  

I'd love to connect with anyone and would appreciate any tips, lessons learned, advice, or just a friendly conversation about our mutual interest-REI- you'd be willing to offer.

Two is possible.The tenants you will attract with these units are not typically squatters (although there are scammers at every level of the market).

No other state can offer the appreciation AND increase in rents like California.  

He purchased it a year ago for $325kDuplex listed for $396k Offered $350.

After you eliminate all personal debt besides your mortgage & max out retirement accounts & have a healthy savings account, you need to set aside downpayment + reserves to buy 1 house every 2-3 years and allocate a % to equities & private debt offerings as the rest.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

The area offers higher-end flips but comes with a higher buy-in cost.

It seems that these places (out here at least) are typically 4-5 bedroom homes with an unskilled  caregiver or two.