@Jason Bott thanks for the reply.What are the advantages of package deal? 

Is there an advantage to going above a 4 plex and using a commercial realtor and lender?

Also, what are some things that I can say that can be used to my advantage? 

It's easier to get into a deal when taking advantage of cash.

So closer and buyer both are now exerting a much greater of scrutiny in the use of any domestic entity perceived to be a vehicle for avoidance of firpta.With advance planning a domestic LLC owning property and filing taxes but with foreign members is exactly the way to go to take advantage of 1031.

Basically we brought the rental because we didn't know if we would buy a new home to live in but still wanted to take advantage of the appreciation in our area.What are some options that I can do? 

Do not take too much advantage of them, like asking for too much "free" work and not paying anything.  

Unfortunately, at least early on you are giving away that advantage entirely.

welcome to the BP nation, this is a great platform to network with likeminded individuals such as yourself, take the time to advantage of all that it has to offer, educate, locate, due diligence, and launch, keep posting but most of all keep sharing

If I have the financial means to purchase an asset but lack the geographic proximity to live in the property, is there a way to structure a partnership to leverage the advantages of House Hacking and fulfill the residency requirement on my behalf?