Columbus OH would be a bonus.Thanks Hi Jake, happy to share my contacts if ever you haven't found someone yet.

I will look into the options you mentioned and factor in all the informative insights you shared.

Like someone else mentioned, doing a short term rental in a secluded basement that is very private and walled off is one thing, but sharing the same refrigerator, kitchen thermostat, etc. with a complete stranger seems like it will introduce more problems than what the money is actually worth.

Are any of you who use a separate rental agreement willing to share a copy? 

Live in one unit and rent out the others to cover your mortgage.Seller Financing: Negotiate terms with the property seller where they act as the lender, often requiring a smaller down payment and bypassing traditional underwriting.Partnerships or Joint Ventures: Partner with an investor who provides the capital in exchange for a share of the property’s equity or income.Lease Options: Use a rent-to-own agreement, which allows you to control the property while saving for a formal purchase.BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat): Acquire a distressed property with short-term financing, rehab it to increase value, rent it out, and refinance to recoup your initial investment.Pro TipStay in close communication with your lender as you approach your next purchase.

Thanks for sharing your experience Jennifer!

Anyone who has been evicted is a high risk as everyone has already shared.

Anyone in the community who is already operating STR in the Westchester county area who can share their experience with starting a STR specifically if any particular permit is needed to operate such a business out of an owner occupied residential unit?

Thanks in advance for any insights you can share.

If anyone could share any recommendations for realtors in the area that would be great.