And of course make sure the property is comfortable and clean.As for cleaning & maintenance, I found few companies who can take care of that.

We in the BP community can help you figure out the financial choices if you choose to share your numbers but at the end of the day there's also an emotional cost to be considered with either choice and you have to decide that for yourself.You're welcome to respond here or message if you have any questions, I'm happy to help you take a look at numbers if you feel comfortable to help you break down your options of keeping vs selling so that you can make an informed decision

I was out of my comfort zone at the time but I didn't over-leverage myself or capital.

@Lucas Gomez investors in California and Washington face the same question.You'd need to analyze the trends and get comfortable with the risks, but it's done all the time.

It will also be difficult to find a licensed contractor who will feel comfortable signing off on the work if they didn't do the work themselves. 

We don't have kids yet, so we knew this would be the most comfortable/convenient time in our life to house hack.

Look into local market trends, property management needs, and the level of involvement you’re comfortable with.

I’m comfortable sacrificing a bit on revenue in exchange for steady cash flow, lower expenses, and fewer headaches.However, if you come across a standout property with a pool and great amenities in Scottsdale, it could be very beneficial during spring training or for bachelor/bachelorette parties.

A "one night allowed" booking will put you almost as high as IB, but you can then decline any one night booking that you do not feel comfortable with. 

Issue the loan to the borrower's entity (LLC).Either be available to receive a call or return the call as swiftly as possible when the borrower comes calling.Allow the borrower to have multiple open loans simultaneously (if all parties are comfortable with it) to help the borrower grow their business.Have loan products that help the borrower to expand their investing options in relation to ground-up construction and/or multifamily.Have staff that are knowledgeable to investing that can assist and understand the borrower's concerns or requests.Just a few that come to mind.