Data point: we have a long-term rental in a popular STR neighborhood listed through Zillow right now.Every person who writes asking to do some sort of arbitrage is blocked by the Zillow platform.I don't even have to say "no thank you anymore."  

My in-laws loaned us the total purchase price minus $5,000 on a 3% interest rate.

And you'll have a solid W-2 income to help you qualify for loans. 

Whether you're eyeing long-term rental properties, MTR Market, or are looking to live here yourself- this area is full of potential.

Do you get nervous about the long-term commitment of a 14- to 16-month lease?

We've utilized the VA loan for our current home, and this strategy has worked well so far.

My name is Rami, and I’m a short-term investor doing business in Texas, with a strong focus on the Dallas market.

Rates are high, usually in the high 8s or low 9s, and you may pay 2-4 points on the loan. 

Renting it out long-term gives us a $3500to 4000 monthly, we could  rent out one bedroom to a nurse and the other to our daughter but still would be a negative.

Google the term UBIT.Tom Wheelwright has a chapter on why you don't want to do this in his book Tax Free Wealth.