Can it be spread out over the life of ownership? 

I've created a VA POD so that I can easily scale from 1 to many with a pool of Top Gun VA's - call center, set appointments, cold call, project coordination, social media, SOP development,  etc. 

Most properties have a smaller spread between STR and LTR and when you factor in utilities and other costs and then the cost of furniture I do not see people making money in first 1-2 years at all. 

They want to spread their risk as much as possible. 

Social media can also be super helpful, general posts to your sphere or joining local community groups. 

The spread left in the escrow is now released  to you.You do this same method with hedge funds  

I am on countless FB groups, social media, etc and it is a slow process.

If you do get the right tenant, they are going to have a lot of stuff and will spread out and stay awhile.The subject line says house hack.

Browards townhomes and condos market – a blend of dreams and ambitions – spread its wings in February 2024.While numbers may appear as figures, on paper they narrate a tale of resilience, growth and the unwavering spirit that defines Broward.Despite a decrease of 2.0%, in completed sales compared to the year Browards real estate market continues to offer promising opportunities.Cash, the element in transactions was readily available with 58.2% of purchases made in cash highlighting the confidence and security that defines Browards real estate landscape.The median selling price, a sign of prosperity stood firm at $290,000 marking a 6.6% increase from the year.

Secondly, if you want to have some good spread, look at off market vacants or distressed.