@Chris Kay beleive you can do DSR loans without a job as they qualify the property, not the borrower.You'd still need 20-25% down though.That's where you have a decision:- Pay down the mortgage, setting yourself up for a future refinance to free up your VA Entitlement.OR- Save up for your next acquisition.Only YOU can make that decision as you have to be comfortable with the increasing debt-load risk and the additional time to manage everything.

It's hard to beat the flexibility of Podio, although it does require some time & effort to set it up. 

If I were in your shoes, I would set up keyword alerts for the Texas cities you're interested in as well as any other keywords that are relevant to your plans.

The highly anticipated location is set to open in 2026, so stay tuned for updates!

High occupancy rates can indicate a profitable rental market.Seasonality: Analyze seasonal trends to understand peak times and adjust your pricing strategy accordingly.3.

Pete Beach has varying STR rules in different areas, and each condo HOA sets it's own stipulation on 3, 7, 14, 30+ day minimums.

Adjust return based on holding time and risk reward.  

There are definitely multiple options and some will allow for a set amount of personal transactions per year to waive commission splits.

The alternative is to set up a self-directed IRA, or better, a truly self-directed Solo 401k plan, invest in alternative assets, and then do the conversion.

Like you said, they are stick built small studios that have a yurt like look.They are pretty sharp and I like the setting.