If I was confident in being able to make 10%+ return in real estate(Cash Flow + Appreciation), then yes.I don't know if I would do it now since i am not sure I can make a 10%+ return in real estate given where interest rates are.The reason I suggest 10% is because the stock market on average makes 8% annually.The 2% annual difference will pay for the penalty over several years. 

I am a traveling healthcare worker and my two major goals are buying multi family properties and going back to school.

I am wanting to do a midterm rental, focused mainly on travel nurses and doctors.

We work in the healthcare field and aware of pay cuts to travel nurse salaries and contracts. 

Airbnb pushed this as the next wave of the future of travel, but it didn’t materialize.

Many speculative investors with over confident numbers purchased short terms rentals in Hot Spots near national parks based on the returns of a short term rental.

Another point that I forgot to note, this will be a sales director position covering the midland area and surrounding regions, so I will be frequently traveling to midland for customer meetings and team meetings (2 times per month typically)! 

I have been hearing more about airbnb in the area of East old Brooklyn directed toward travel nurses in the area

Most travelers bring a surprising amount of clothing and personal belongings that they need space for so think about adding another storage closet if you can.

Traveling medical professionals generally don’t need 3 BR homes and they aren’t traveling as much as previous years so make sure there’s enough demand.