Since we are considering a 4 bedroom house, let's compare it to a 2 bedroom 2 bath duplex each side.  

It’s worth considering self managing as a STR for depreciation benefits if the demand is there 

Investors should fully understand that Section 8 is not a cure-all for Class C & D tenant challenges, it's just trading one set of problems for another.We see too many investors not doing enough research to fully understand all this and making naïve investing decisions.

Alternatively, you may want to consider switching to a platform that offers this level of transparency.Additionally, on both Airbnb and Vrbo, if you have access to the account, you can view the transaction history.

If managing it yourself feels unsustainable in the long run, hiring a good property manager could give you more peace of mind.Since a 1031 exchange or like-kind replacement doesn’t seem to be a good fit for your current situation, you could consider a HELOC if you need to tap into the equity for other investments without selling the property, although rates are high so this would eat up your cash flow.

Consider starting small with house hacking a duplex or triplex, and use tools like the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator to analyze deals.Good luck!

The best thing you can do to fully understand how our business works is to set up a call with one of our investment strategists to provide you more details, answer your questions, and learn about your specific goals to see if our investment model is the right fit for you.Rent To Retirement is a real estate investment marketplace.

We initially spent about 20 hours getting my accounts set up and organized in Quickbooks.

To set the stage, I'm owner of a short-term rental property in the Poconos in PA and we use a property management company for bookings, maintenance/cleaning, guest management, etc.This past weekend we had a guest booking but when the guests arrived Friday evening the house had no running water, though it had been running fine earlier in the day when the Property manager (PM) was at the house to give a final check and leave the welcome packet.

A way around the whole issue is something we occasionally consider.