If you're investing in real estate, ask yourself can you hold this a minimum of 8 years, ideally 12, optimally north of 20?

Even simple things like making sure each photo on Airbnb has Alt text and that is fits into their SEO categories, I was surprised that more people weren't aware of it. 

So I feel it's not a fit for everyone.

It’s better to have less rooms and to have them large enough to comfortably fit a queen bed.

What do you want your ideal life to look life?

There's a few different ways to focus on a lower rate such as with house hacking and making the investment your primary residence, requesting a significant closing credit from the sellers for standard rate buy-downs (which I've had great success with recently), or utilizing lenders who offer short term rate lowering solutions such as 2-1 rate buy downs (again, ideally paid for by the sellers).

Quote from @Tove Fox: I live in California and am interested in purchasing my first investment property in an A or B neighborhood in one of the above states, ideally under $300k.

The idea of “giving back” by providing the kind of experience you’ve appreciated as a traveler is such a fantastic approach and will definitely resonate with renters, especially healthcare professionals.Single-family homes and cabins sound like a perfect fit for what you’re envisioning.

Its not ideal.

Ideally, you want a 700+ score.