Is the backup to use it as an STR during these months?

I put roughly 20% down on a $200k home, and am curious what steps I could take to possibly turn my original investment into a large portfolio within the next 10 years, when we're currently "low on liquid funds" after finishing up a wedding.... 

I would advertise and re-rent the unit and retain that part of the security deposit not used to offset the lost rent.

Thanks for the mention, @Michael Plaks. 

An agent needs to be in the market daily to build a successful business.You should focus on selling.

Specific topics come in waves.

You're giving up some good tax benefits since you're in the tier of taking itemized deductions.

We took loans under the individual name rather the LLC, would moving under LLC trigger a sale on paper?

I am interested in living in the basement, and renting out the upper unit on Airbnb.

You'll want a PMC that will check on the property monthly or even weekly, to keep the college students obeying the rules.This management may cost a bit more, but is well worth it!