You either need to pile up more cash or give up some comfort via owner occupied investment options.

Hello, I just picked up my very first property that I plan on staying in but also wanted to make some income while doing so. 

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Additionally, if your goal is to maximize personal financial benefits, consider profit distributions from the property-owning LLC, which may provide tax flexibility depending on your situation.By adhering to FMV, maintaining proper documentation, and structuring the lease agreement carefully, you can optimize tax benefits while staying compliant.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

A HELOC or cash-out refinance is definitely worth exploring if you want to free up capital for more investments, but make sure it fits your goals and comfort level.

2) dropping a vape in a toilet mid stay is clearly an accident.  

This i comfortable with. 

Tenant 2 stays. 5 months goes by to come to find out that now tenant 2 moved out without our knowledge and let squatters move in.. had to file for eviction, got them out finally.

I was considering staying close to home.

You need a stay that they can't experience elsewhere.