The fact is, I need the extra income STR rentals bring in and don't want to leave any money on the table.

This presents a unique opportunity for investors!

Many agents are lazy and do not take the time to add photos that illustrate unique characteristics, incorrectly add the unit numbers, bedroom count, or fail to verify the square footage that could be greater than the public records the MLS autopopulates. 4, Many MLS properties are listed under the incorrect categories (multi-family under the residential section, multi-family under commercial etc.). 

Given your goals, the main drawback with these is that you cannot live in the property, so house hacking is off the table. 

Hi Jan, so if you are new to the game there's two things you can still bring to the table that's credit and capital. 

I am very aware of other products within the MS ecosystem, particularly the Power Platform, that are making some very unique and innovative AI bets. 

Note some are based on other articles but still have some unique info.

What value does your family bring to the table? 

I also don't see a dining table. you say it can have 8 guests, where do they sit to eat?

I've even seen lenders utilize college as two years of work history instead of taxes filed so you never know until you apply and put the cards on the table.