You should be able to use departing residence income from the market rent when qualifying for a new primary purchase.

Austin is a fantastic market, with its growing tech presence and vibrant culture, making it a great choice for your future career. 

I’d recommend looking for a market that’s affordable and has good rental demand—local job growth or proximity to schools can be a sign of a solid investment.

There are only 2 ways, as I see it in the current market, to get actual income/cash flow from a rental property - a paid off long term/mid term property or a well bought short term or rent by the room rental.

@Joe Frank I’m a huge fan of Turbo Tenant to market properties, manage leads, screen tenants and lease up.

One unit was rehabbed with $15,000 and a new leaseadded at market rent.

I would add that SFH airbnb market here is saturated BUT I believe there is still a robust market for larger homes for family gatherings and events.

Sounds like mostly a marketing thing from what I just read.

Seller has decided to walk with our EM and put the house back on the market.

In many ways, this is the best market for buyers in Austin in years.