On the other hand, I’m hesitant to simply pay down more of a property, as we don’t need the immediate cash flow.Fortunately, both my wife’s job and mine are recession-proof, which allows us to be a bit more aggressive with our investments.I’d really appreciate advice from investors who have experience with frequent moves or military service.

We will be almost doubling our portfolio next month (81 doors total).

This includes cap ex, repairs (will a renter leave the property in the same condition you hand it off in?

The sooner you start getting your hands dirty, the quicker that experience will come.

I was to start assembling a team together and am looking for any recommendations of contractors that will offer a little bit more hand-holding, as I am still fairly new to this process. 

I can get $7000 rental income per month total.

Hopefully we will be managing a handful of other STRs in the same market in the future.

The reason I post this here is because I got totally different answers from two CPAsHere is the story:I bought the house as investment property and run it as STR for the last two years.

Typically lenders will use the total rent being collect or the market rent given on your appraisal, which ever is lower.

If you want to be vary hands on in the process find an agent that will guide you every step.