To answer your question, that’s one of the biggest pieces to buying OOS: understanding the market you’re investing in and finding solid deals, not just ones that look good on paper.We have found what works and repeat it as much as funds allow.

When we moved, we turned it into a rental, hoping this would be the start of our real estate journey—something we’d like to continue once my husband retires.Some key details:My husband is active duty and will retire in 3 years.We have one final move coming up this summer to Raleigh, NC.Our current debts are crippling us—the high interest makes it tough to stay afloat every month.The plan I proposed to my husband:Sell the rental property.Use the proceeds to pay off all our debts, set aside emergency funds and a down payment for our next home.Free up $1,500/month from debt payments, and that also can stash in a high-yield savings account.Regain full VA loan entitlement, allowing us to purchase a multifamily home and use the house hacking strategy for up coming move.Avoid capital gains tax, since April marks five years of ownership, and the tenant’s lease ends in May.This wasn’t our original plan, and we hate the idea of using our equity to pay off debt.

Some may be more flexible and allow properties in need of repair as long as there's a plan to generate rental income.

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This allows investors to maximize their returns without having to directly face the more restrictive regulations.What do you think about this alternative? 

As small businesses, securing funding can be a real challenge.

I've been checking HOA CC&Rs to make sure they allow short term rentals.

I tried to post what I was looking for in bigger pockets and got shut down for soliciting business

Heck even culinarily the restaurants that are popping up are impressive (which I take as a great sign of the people and businesses that it's attracting). 

There is no one-size-fits-all answer here. i have clients call me asking to lock in the maximum buy-down we can possibly allow; and others who think its a terrible idea. as other's have mentioned, i would first look at your recoupment period.