Even with the recent rate increase of the last couple of years, f/f is significantly below S&P lifetime return.  

If rates go down in the future, we likely will have another run up in prices, so it might be worth it to Airbnb while waiting that out for a couple of years. 

I'm in Florida (lower cost), and I picked up a duplex a couple years ago as an owner occupied unit.

When you buy a property with the intention to Airbnb Househack, you can find a better layout to make it more separate / private but start with what you have, Get temporarily uncomfortable so that you have a comfortable future.

However, in the last couple of years, GLVAR modified their PM agreement to include an option for PMs to collect fees while the property is vacant.  

In Oceanside, New non-hosted STRs are prohibited outside of the Coastal Zone as of February 10, 2024.Most HOA's do not allow rentals less than 30 days so that is likely not an option unless you find a couple of places on the water that allow it but usually tough to find below $1M. 

I actually tried Cherif Medawar's program and have found Licensing Experts vastly superior in a couple of ways. 

I was able to check an old listing and it showed it as being 2 units instead of 3 and one bedroom/bathroom less than what they are claiming.Tomorrow I plan on having my pretty wife knock on a couple doors, hopefully she can talk to someone living there so we don't get something substantially different.

In most of those cases, their broker took a high fee and the investor didn't end up with a great deal.Here are a couple of things that are a tipoff you are not working with a broker with your interests at heart (1) they want to pull your credit before having a conversation, or (2) they send you a long list of things you need to provide them before learning about you and your deal.The conversation should start with why you are interested in REI, then understanding your strategy to get there.

I have a couple markets that I am looking at and trying to compare in central Florida for a start, thank you for the insight I appreciate any help from you guys!