In the short term, I aim to replace my monthly income from my current entry-level job, I dont make a ton of money so this shouldn't be too difficult.

I talked to two different local credit unions about pulling 300K in locked equity out of our former primary home that we converted to a short term rental last year.

How can I optimize my situation to be at least break even or, even is short term like air bnbs andvacasas reay good?

Even if their pay doesn't increase this is a small enough change for most tenants to adjust to within their budget especially if they come to expect it with their next lease renewal. 5. 1-3% annual increases might not keep up with rent price increases in the short run.

This stabilization period is expected to be short-lived, creating a window for strategic investments.

So, your cash flow may be closer to even long term, even if you are losing short term. 

There are some partnerships that are designed by nature to be short term, so there’s not as much to lose if things don’t turn out rosy.

Could be a short-sale candidate.

I have also seen deals with more than 5 members in management that have ended up in litigation or dissension very shortly after (or even before) closing.

They help you find short or mid term clients.