We are looking to do long-term rentals for a buy-and-hold strategy, starting to build up our portfolio and gain momentum. 

There are conventional strategies and unconventional strategies to get started in real estate. 

Recommend talking to your CPA about this strategy. 

I wish I had the experience to use your strategy.

I handle dispositions and tech; my business partner is more experienced with exit strategies and the finer points of investment.Hope this helps!

Keep in touch with your lending partners for each one so you can understand whether you need departure residence income to qualify for the next or not.Finally, if you're investing with a Significant other, I recommend considering a "leapfrog" strategy where you buy one, then your partner buys the next, and so on.  

It would be wise to ask your CPA the capital gains exposure once this strategy is being executed.

I have a strategy that would work great for you.

It's a high risk strategy that you've chosen. 

Educate yourself with resources like The House Hacking Strategy and practice analyzing deals using tools like BiggerPockets calculators.