I need to rent my house out but thinking about going the untraditional route ie Airbnb, Padsplit etc.

The property is zoned as a SFR house and likely in a neighborhood of the same.Was the property not appraised by the bank when you got your mortgage?

Start working towards a 5% down payment so you can house hack a MFH.

@Gabriella Swan, with your management experience already in place, house hacking seems like a perfect entry into real estate.

I'd say just start your search with all 2-4 unit properties, and when you find one where the numbers make sense and it checks your other boxes (somewhere you actually want to live and house hack), then it probably makes sense. 

Local Investment StrategiesHouse Hacking: Given the affordable entry prices, Albuquerque can be a great place to start house hacking, especially near the university areas.BRRRR: For those familiar with the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat method, there are opportunities in Albuquerque to purchase under-valued properties, especially in areas undergoing gentrification.Airbnb/Short Term Rentals: As previously mentioned, the city's rich cultural appeal can make certain properties lucrative for short-term rentals.

My wife and I purchased a home at the very beginning of 2022 and "house-hacked."

I am also a licensed EMT, and would love to provide housing for travel nurses, contractors, etc. in that realm since I can relate to them in previous jobs that I've had.I'm looking to invest in these states preferably: Georgia (1st choice - preferably near or south of ATL or in/near Savannah), Alabama, South or North Carolina, and Florida.

I currently have a house I am renovating that should be worth around 210k-240k and rent for $1,800 - $2,000 in May.

We are looking at a house that is being auctioned next week in Gulf Shores.