I listed my property for free in Macon, GA and they've been connecting me with tenants who want to Airbnb.

Based on my calculations, even with a low down payment, I can achieve positive cash flow (with aggressive enough house hacking).

Financially free always betas debt free, and taking on more "smart" debt is not only opposite of risky but actually the goal for the most seasonal investors.  

I would deny based on whether they had an outstanding debt/judgement to the prior landlord.

It’s got that Midwest vibe—cheap land, growing demand from remote workers and families—but with less competition and rents still climbing (5-7% yearly in some spots).For a Seattle-based investor, it’s a no-brainer: skip the $700k fixer-upper down the street and grab a passive stake in a rural 12-unit property pumping out cash flow from day one.

argues that zoning ordinances should prioritize functional families and not exclude safe uses of housing based on household composition.

If the numbers don't work for expanding the building, explore the potential based on the current space. 

Feel free to message me if you want to talk more details. 

In the end, buyers would overpay for the actual property based on earnings.

Please feel free to give me a call.