You may be better off with a higher rate and the flexibility to access the equity in that property to grow your business or even bail you out of a jam.

Smart tech like Schlage Encode locks and a smart thermostat will help you manage access and climate from afar, saving you time and stress.As an STR/MTR host & co-host in Metro Atlanta, I also suggest exploring mid-term rentals (MTRs) through corporate housing partnerships.

In my area I have access to many buying opportunities that the public market will never see due to them being off-market.

A smartlock can control who accesses and when, but who do you trust?

You won't have the $38,000 to access. 

So square footage for only the bedroom you rent, and possibly a bathroom if they have exclusive access.

To spend a few bucks randomly is similar to trying to sell homemade soap going against P & G by buying 2 time slots at 3 AM on the local free access channel.   

Invest in a monthly subscription to PropStream, which will give you access to MLS data, county data, and so much more.

This route also provides access to capital to fund some larger purchases in the next 5 years (roof, HVAC, siding, windows on rental property and last projects on primary residence) in the form of a HELOC if we were to go the route of a first lien HELOC/All In One mortgage.

By using their ability to raise capital, I overcame financial hurdles and got access to great investments.Like any business, syndication came with challenges.