STR....I can only imagine the groups of individuals who will rent this house on a short term basis.

@Teri Feeney Styers the slow flip method that I think he is referring to is the one coined by Scott Jelinek which is buying a livable property using private money on a short term (typical 60 month--like a car) and immediately marking it up 2-4 times and selling it on a 30 year term using a land contract.

If you treat your PM like a company that just unclogs a toilet then you're really short changing yourself. 

And for the short term goal, do a house hack as you have planned.If you need any more direction send me a message.

I would also take it to a gunsmith and have the barrel cut as short is as legally possible..... 

I think if the industry as a whole was a little more honest with it self and with market participants you might not have as many waiting for something that is not likely to happen in the short term. if you need a house, you need a house. but, if you think something will change in 6 months you might be able to hold on, but if it likely will not change in the near term you might just bite the bullet and buy. 

Hey Caleb,The short answer is yes—MLS systems are regional, so photo availability and listing practices can vary quite a bit.

These additions are a practical way to maximize returns without acquiring new properties.Vacation Rentals: An oversupply has shifted many owners from short-term to long-term rental strategies.

Make a short list of questions to ask.

Short- or mid-term isn't Zillow's best use case.