If it's not feasible due to circumstances I suppose I'll have to adjust my situation (find weekend job, move back to NJ with parents, move to a different state with, etc.)All responses are appreciated, and I am absolutely open to chatting on the phone by the way.My view on house hacking is it can be a great tool to buy a house you could not  otherwise afford, but it shouldn’t be a goal in it of itself if that makes sense and that’s not to discourage you from investing just there are alternatives such as the stock market. so I’d start by asking where you want to live, do you want to own a single family home or does it make more sense to rent in a more interesting neighborhood like Arlington, Alexandria, that’s gonna be a personal choice, Will your monthly payment actually be less than renting/how many people do you need to get in the house to afford that?

I am also a licensed EMT, and would love to provide housing for travel nurses, contractors, etc. in that realm since I can relate to them in previous jobs that I've had.I'm looking to invest in these states preferably: Georgia (1st choice - preferably near or south of ATL or in/near Savannah), Alabama, South or North Carolina, and Florida.

Just make sure you set up a LLC to rack up the required experience.

I wouldn’t worry about the higher dp because any investment property is going to require 20% down , like a DSCR  Let me know how that turns out!

My main goal is it be able to retire at age 40 from my main job and work entirely on my real estate portfolio.

If I own a STR and it is operated by Vacasa, then I sell the property to someone else who still wants Vacasa to manage the property, this wouldn't require Vacasa to take down the listing and make a new account/listing. 

Reason is a Heloc generally carries a higher rate on a shorter term and "Can Never" be used as an "Asset, or for PITI reserves" which are both required when you buy an investment property. 

Has good job at a local factory & recently started school to become a welder. 

OP, keep in mind not having access to heating and sharing same water heater and etc will require an easygoing tenant in the nextgen.

3️⃣ Local Regulations: Before you invest in a short-term rental, it's essential to understand the local rules and licensing requirements.