it was what I could afford at the time.

I have one for my other rentals through a prior relationship but that's a couple of hours away. 

I have some upcoming repairs needed that outweigh the Homestead Exemption and plan to make my primary home a long term rental in the next 7 years but the repairs can’t wait.  

I've often found that just going right to the expert in the space is going to be the most direct source of info.

the rest of the loan payment right now is coming back to you eventually. 

My walk through estimate was roughly 60k, Hard money was 12%.

Everything is handled by the booking platform.

The vast majority of your wealth gain in real estate will be by holding properties long term and the appreciation/principal paydown will slowly but surely help you become wealthy.For 90% plus of people out there who are looking to start, house hacking is the best way to go.

A prudent investor doesn't seek quick riches through shortcuts.

Welcome to the world of real estate investing!