They only allow a certain number of non owner occupied STRs, and the there is a waiting list. 

Has anyone used any of the apps that allow the tenants to split payments, but still send the rent to you as a single payment? 

i'm local and can connect when your time allows.

He loves Zillow because of the brand recognition, it's easy to set up, and it allows him to accept rental applications online. 

Everything you do has to be sent to a "special" All in One Department that your not allowed to talk to at the bank. 

Some areas have a steady need for traveling professionals, military families, or seasonal workers, which can give you different ways to structure your house hack beyond just a traditional long-term tenant.Your VA loan is a huge advantage because it allows you to buy up to four units with zero down.

This means having to take a chance and take the property off the market for 2 weeksOption 2- Accept the offer with a provision that allows you to continue to market the property, knowing that there's a chance FHA may not fund the deal. 

For that reason, we prefer fast scalable strategies that are repeatable and allow compounding faster for new builds than a build to rent triplex. does anyone have a similar strategy?

I'm actually hearing that it will be allowed for residential multi family as well, although haven't confirmed that.

When owning property with an unrelated partner, you can choose from several structures: Tenancy in Common (TIC) allows unequal ownership shares and independent transfers, while Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship (JTWROS) ensures the surviving owner inherits the property.