Given the price point and size, your units may appeal to young professionals, students, or single individuals.Online Presence: Utilize online rental platforms extensively.

But the risk is that should the deal go south (check out what happened to real estate values in 2008-2012) the investors may sue you for selling an unregistered security without an exemption from registration and since you did not utilize a Reg D offering you would have no statutory defense. 

We are looking for houses with larger lots and favorable zoning to utilize our owner occupied loans and subdivide and build while we work there.

You'd need about 250-300k for a down payment for a starter duplex which may work better for you since you can utilize one side as a long term rental and the second side as an STR which you can use as you please but remember if you do a 1031 exchange you'd be limited on how much you can actually use that property to still be considered an investment and not a second home.

In my journey as a real estate investor, I quickly learned the importance of evaluating properties and utilizing underwriting templates.

It shows the space is utilized and adds value to the living experience.

I have selected a local CPA firm and will be utilizing them for tax preparation.

But we do want the option to use it as a short term rental in the future.Do I need to go the ADU route - separate address, utilities, etc?

.), utilities, TV/internet, landscaping maintenance, marketing, credit card fees, lodging taxes, etc.

One of the top priorities is having an investor friendly Realtor and utilizing their network to help build a team that has great communication with each other.