In contrast, single-family inventory has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, offering better deals in the SFR market right now.

@Brandt Thompson...assuming you're going conventional financing, and you're truly going to rent the property, just make sure you get a lease agreement signed and if you can't get a deposit, have a 1007/rent schedule done that will back up the lease, and you should be given 75% of the lease to offset the PITIA. 

I could do FHA or conventional on the next home but if I did sell, I'd have my entire VA entitlement to use on the next primary residence.

Even with FHA or conventional 1-4 units, there is a risk if your tenant leaves or you have an unexpected capEx cost. 

I believe this is because of the sheer lack of inventory of 1-2 or 5+ bedrooms. 

We are seeing opportunities for positive cash flow with creative acquisitions, but if you are looking to purchase conventionally, it would be really tough to make it work with the average prices versus rents that we are seeing in South Florida.

Yes, there is definitely more inventory, but there are still buyers out there.

My plan is to utilize the 5% down payment available through conventional loans.I would essentially mega-commute for the first year or two, working about 10-day stretches and then having equal time off, using my PTO strategically to gain more time off.

Source: OneKeyMLSAs you can see, there are more opportunities for house hackers in 2024 than there were last year.All Counties saw 40%+ increases in inventory.

With high prices, you also get higher rents, and with low inventory, there is high demand for properties, even with some blemishes on it.A number of factors contribute to whether it is possible for you.  1) Location.