I've been a "special witness" in a couple such cases.

I work the central/north central CT area as both a property manager and licensed agent and specialize in tenant management / placement. 

Having a solid local team is key, and there are a lot of investor-friendly agents, property managers, and co-hosts in Columbus who specialize in helping out-of-state investors or people running mid-term rentals, so connecting with the right team will make your first deal a lot smoother.

Insurance companies work with specialized temporary housing providers to place displaced residents, rather than providing housing directly.

I just keep a taxable brokerage account at 85% VTI and 15% short term bonds.

Many investors are shifting their strategy a bit — either targeting smaller multifamily properties, secondary markets just outside the big metro areas, or projects that need light rehab to force some equity and improve rents.It can also help to work directly with agents who specialize in investment properties, not just retail listings, or to tap into off-market options like wholesalers and local REI groups.

That said, your current CPA does not seem to be the person for the job if they do not specialize in real estate, and have specific knowledge on this topic. 

Find an investor friendly agent that specializes in house hacking.

Traditional syndications and SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles) both have their advantages, but the right choice depends on the deal structure, investor preferences, and project goals.1.

The goal isn't just pulling lists; it's cleaning and qualifying them manually.We specialize in taking those initial lists—whether from Propstream, Deal Machine, or county records—and fixing the 30% that automated skip tracing fails on (LLCs, Trusts, out-of-state owners).