And work independently from what I have seen.

Have you looked into DSCR Loans - they are the current go-to for STRs and don't require any DTI, and are back pretty consistently at 20% down min.Check out this recently published article on BP on this exact topic, hope it helps!

(STR laws, notwithstanding.)And if you can remove that one barrier of Airbnb or VRBO, then you've got an (almost) truly independent small business.

Quote from @Bruce Lynn: House hack, but it's not escaping the rat race, just trading one race for another.This is a great point but not necessarily a bad thing :)Trading the 9-5 rat race for independence as a rental property owner really appeals to me!

@Staci Hill, if you're very independent, I recommend Fathom Realty.

Just remember email and phone data is the best to help you build an independent direct booking presence.

I always assess a properties value independent of the asking price.

I just read a published article today by the Columbus Dispatch that Franklin County home values are supposed to rise by 30-35% with re-appraisal.

- Check out this article published on BiggerPockets all about DSCR Loans for STRs!

I am currently using the FIRE strategy to become financially independent.