A mid-term rental could be an great option during the 6-7 months you're away since it appeals to traveling professionals, remote workers, or individuals relocating and offers stable income without the constant turnover of short-term rentals.

While this can maximize leverage and ROI, challenges include getting lender approval for seller financing, high carrying costs, and the pressure of short-term loans.

It's a burn hazard to someone trying to walk around it, they're going to be constantly brushing by hot metal. 

In a world of constant inflation, maintaining your lifestyle over time requires an income that meets four key criteria:Rent Growth Must Outpace InflationIf a basket of goods costs $100 today, in ten years, with 5% annual inflation, that basket will cost $162.

People are constantly trying to help each other and help with referrals, help with Deal flow, recommendations, partnerships, you name it! 

A lot of DSCR loans being made right now are on the fringe of solvency, and I expect more pressure in this market segment as operating costs continue to rise and rents continue to stagnate over the next couple years. 

Because that is a constantly moving #, it changes monthly if not weekly and daily.

They couldn't get a construction loan and were constantly blaming the cities being tough on their permit process.

The management/maintenance/constant tenant issues will eat up most of your profit.As @Ken M. explained, it will take a LOT of properties to get where you want to go...unless you use his clever strategies, but those are for experienced investors to manuever IMO.Based on my novice research and knowledge here.

Then start shopping for houses, don't engage in FOMO or real estate agent pressure.