I am also eager to connect with experienced professionals in the field, absorb their insights and build lasting relationships that contribute to mutual growth.

If they have the experience and expertise in you area, they will have recommendations.If they are not able to guide you, find another professional that can represent your best interest and position your offer to compete and win the duplex.

The Louisville Network sends out off market deals if you're looking. 

Additionally, fostering open communication, having clear decision-making processes, and seeking professional guidance in legal, financial, and tax matters are essential for a harmonious and well-managed co-ownership venture. 4 to 8 partners all opting to take the same weekend could lead to some ruffled feathers if a structure isn't in place on some level of hierarchy. 

While Schedule E is indeed where you report losses on rental real estate, your tax situation is at the level where a professional doing it would greatly benefit you.

Don't be afraid to talk to lenders and other professional services, they are there to answer questions and make loans.Approach the problem with an assumption that you WILL find a solution then start working the issues.

This is most likely because they're not required to be trained by a professional and owners with disabilities are permitted to train their own animals.The law states that housing providers can only ask the following: "Housing providers may ask individuals who have disabilities that are not readily apparent or known to the provider to submit reliable documentation of a disability and their disability-related need for a service animal....Housing provider may ask [applicant] to provide documentation from a physician, psychiatrist, social worker, or other mental health professional that the animal provides support that alleviates one or more symptoms or effects of the identified disability".You can read more here: https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?

Looking for some random assistance if there are any design professionals or experienced investors who might know of an exemption. 

This is a great place to network - lots of people on here I've personally learned a ton from, done business with as both a vendor and customer myself.

One that works with RE professionals. 1) YOU get a much cleaner, crisper look at all your numbers when you need them.