Originally this started as a house hack I have recently moved out and it is now a 2 unit with one half being furnished rental.

You can most certainly make more money with higher occupancy in your short-term rental.2.

You might be surprised, but your rental properties have more in common with dividend-paying stocks than you think!

OP ask your rental property insurer for Umbrella coverage options.  

It has opened my eyes to how single family rentals really work.

Quote from @Robert Smith: First time post, apologies if in wrong spot, this seemed semi-appropriate.Wife and I have 3 rental properties and 1 home, all in CA. 

.🔹 How It Works:If your rental income falls short of covering your mortgage (PITI), you can use liquid assets to supplement your income.

Germany's Robust Rental MarketGermany has a rental culture that contrasts sharply with the homeownership trends in many parts of the U.S.

So I bought a cheap single-family rental in a C location.

Understanding why specific property sold for "x" and where it went, aka flip/rental/auction, etc., and getting familiar with each zipcode so when the next lead comes up, you are much more educated to handle a conversation or pitch a solution. 2.