Do I care about your pro forma 5 years out that makes all kinds of optimistic assumptions?

I’m a full-time sales professional at a global GSI, so I’m seeking relatively efficient strategies.Has anyone successfully used cash-out refinances, 1031 exchanges, or other equity-based approaches to boost income?

I avoid investing in rough neighborhoods because I am a professional.

Such actions are wholly unacceptable and should not be tolerated within any professional environment.The discrepancies between the program's marketing claims and the actual conduct of its top students, as exemplified by Kristin Witherspoon, are deeply troubling.

@Brett Coultas if you're a newbie, you want to be careful of an "investor friendly" agent selling you something they truly don't understand:(95+% of agents only know how to handle owner-occupied transactions - you can verify this by asking them calculate ROI for you or Cash-On-Cash!

I also recommend you start looking for a professional property manager, at least until you educate yourself enough to run this solo.

I know some solid professionals in this area if you need some referrals. 

Rental arbitrage can be a great way to start with Airbnb if approached carefully.

You're feeding 2 dogs with one biscuit by taking care of your living expenses and generating rental income at the same time, and by living in the house and keeping it to 4, you generally get exemptions on things that might bother you to live with (IE you can choose whomever you want as your tenants without running afoul of fair housing laws).

It all depends on the market and if tenants actually care about having a new sidewalk and walkway.