Quote from @Tar-U-Way Bright: Hello Everyone,I'm preparing to purchase my first investment property in the new year, which I plan to house hack.

Talk with the lender and tell them your plan.  

My realtor provided me with three names of folks he has worked with which is helpful.I spoke with the first one (who is a mortgage broker so not tied to one particular bank) and he said I would need to put 25% down on a vacation/2nd home, or at least 20%.

Especially if they plan to buy a more expensive one.

I've decided to stabilize it and pay down the mortgage for a while and reassess in the future what my plan is. 

For the experienced cohosts in the group, I’d love to get your thoughts on payment processing options for cohosting companies (LLCs) that position themselves as property management companies but operate without a broker’s license.As an investor and soon-to-be STR entrepreneur, my business will initially focus on managing a small portfolio of vacation rentals with plans to scale. 

Here’s what I’m considering:I plan to call the mortgage company tomorrow to explore any assistance options they might offer.Should I look into selling the property?

We like the software, but the consulting service seems taking a bit too long... we would like to have someone to help us out with set ups, automation and a general marketing plan...

As I've learned from my experience, it's essential to consider this timeframe when planning and executing syndication deals.By carefully analyzing the real estate cycle and market trends, we can strategically time our investments for maximum gains.

Lilia’s breakdown of what to consider before investing is something I wish I’d read when I started.To add some color, I had a client a few years ago who purchased a duplex in Austin with a plan to hold for 12+ years.