It's perfectly fine to purchase your new property using a complete 1031 echange. 

Backstory: My husband and I are looking for our second house hack after moving to a new area. Our previous one we just moved out of is doing really well as a mid term rental and will be cash flowing about $1,400/month...

Correct, the same prohibited transactions rules would apply to using a unit as an office as they would to living in the unit.

If you are looking at a STR deal in the Smokeys, I suggest using a DSCR loan to buy something turnkey and just qualify with AirDNA projected income.

@Cole Oliver I’m using a Wells Fargo cash back card.

I have a friend who has been using a real estate agent to manage his property with VRBO and Airbnb.

List builders like Propstream and tie them to a phone number using a tool like Lead Sherpa or The Share Group.

Guests appreciate the quick responses and the detailed information they receive, which sets a positive tone for their stay right from the start.For those looking to implement automation but unsure where to start, my advice is to begin by centralizing your guest data using a reliable software platform.

I house-hacked several properties and it was a great way to get into the real estate space with a lower amount of capital.If you end up looking at using a renovation loan like the 203k or Homestyle (both of which HIGHLY recommend) please reach out because I am happy to guide you through the process.

Hey @Andy Terra - currently I'm using a power dialer and handling the leads myself but plan on hiring some VAs later this year or early next.