A good deal will always be a good deal so it shouldn't stop you from taking advantage of an opportunity but depending on what you're looking to do and where the properties are you may want to budget for an extra month or so when selling on the back end.

But I still stopped contributing?

If you plan to live in this new home for only a year, i would consider paying points to buy your rate down as you will not have access to cheaper owner occupied rates if you are planning to move again.You can consider multifamily properties now! 

What is stopping you from simply getting a mortgage and doing it the safest way to protect you and any issues that might arise. 

If you're not cool, kindly stop reading.

My advice is that you should stop begging.

A few things you could consider:House Rules: Make sure you have clear, firm house rules for your STR guests regarding noise levels, shared spaces, and respecting the privacy of your LTR tenants.Noise-cancelling measures: You could invest in things like soundproofing the walls or adding landscaping (like thick bushes) along the privacy fence to further dampen any noise between units.Separate Access: If possible, ensure that the STR and LTR tenants have separate entrances or parking areas.

Oof, that's tough. as a realtor I'd say you need a CMA from a realtor (or someone with MLS access).

These agents have access to a large inventory of bank-owned properties and can provide valuable insights into the local market.If you follow these steps, you'll be well on your way to successfully fixing and flipping REO properties.

Example of overcharges included* $300 for cleaning windows and cabinets after entire house was professionally cleaned* $80 to replace HVAC filter after entire HVAC system was replaced* $700 for a small list of punch items - 2 door stops, raking backyard, removing satellite dish in backyard and trimming bushesAfter terminating relationship, owner decided to send a termination charge for $450 (contract does stipulate it) - even though the company has not done squat and never placed a tenant and already charged so called 'set up' fee of $300..