@Travis Hardy, I won't dig into the details of your analysis but I think I can give you some things to consider in a general sense.The typical buyer is NOT analytical. 

I don't have experience in real estate or house hacking, so I want to ensure my plan is sound and that I have all the details mapped out.

This might reduce your overall interest costs and allow you to secure a more attractive rate compared to a traditional 20% down payment scenario.Platforms for State → City → Suburb → Street Analysis:For narrowing down markets, here are some platforms I recommend:Zillow and Realtor.com for broad market data, filtering by city/suburb/street.Roofstock for turnkey rental properties with in-depth neighborhood analysis.Mashvisor for detailed real estate analysis, including cash flow and rental estimates.Redfin and NeighborhoodScout for granular street-level data, crime statistics, school ratings, and property value trends.Once you narrow down to the city level, I agree that leveraging local resources—real estate agents, local investor networks, or property managers—will be key to gaining more granular insights on specific neighborhoods and streets.If you’d like, I can also provide you with a sample DSCR terms sheet to further illustrate potential terms.

Please let me know if your interested and I can send you more details.

Hey, that's a great question and definitely a smart one to ask when you're diving into the details of STR (short-term rental) investments.Let me break this down from both a tax and practical standpoint based on what I’ve seen with clients in similar situations.

She wants a detailed budget which we do, but the potential swings are too much for her.  

Reports cost $15-$20k but they are done by CFA’s, attorneys and others and are extremely detailed (we had one done).

I just need a little extra help with the next steps and figuring out all of the details needed to make it happen.I would like to close on a deal by the end of this year, using either my VA loan or an FHA loan to house hack.

Thanks so much for all the detailed clarification on the 401K option John. 

Hi - can you please share more details about this online group?