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RE strategy advice- living in 2 states.

Lauren Jones
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I currently live in DFW in Texas and my husband will be commuting to the Ft Lauderdale area for work.  I'm seeking advice on real estate strategies to minimize the financial impact of him commuting, as we don't want to rent while he is down there, and he'll be commuting for at least 2 years.

We are using an investor friendly Realtor from Bigger Pockets but would love to broaden our knowledge base. Our initial plan was to purchase a duplex/multifamily and house hack but what we are not finding anything where the numbers work. We'd prefer something requiring minimal rehab. I welcome any and all ideas and strategies!

Thanks in advance!

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    A STR might be a good option. You can book the unit on platforms like Airbnb when you're not staying there. I'm a member of the Boardroom Mastermind and one of the largest STR operators got his start from a very similar situation. GL!

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