Are you going full tenant-style background checks or using something lighter for short-term travelers?

I was debating if I should partner with a friend or family member who is willing to work on a property together. ill be sure to make sure things are done legally and fairly so no one get short sighted and things don't get messy.

Hello BP fam,I'm planning on upgrading my flooring from carpet to some sort of laminate/vinyl/hybrid flooring - both for personal (allergy) purposes in the short-term, and for re-sale in the long term (6mo+).

Short-term pains for long-term gains. 

To make a long story short.

@Charlie Krzysiakyes, you should house hack as soon as you can, but renting for a short period would not be the end of the world.yes, 10K is probably not enough. yes, talk to a lender first. 

The expectation established fell far short given all the mistakes and poor advice.

This plays into the affordability issues for tenants by allowing them to live in nicer neighborhoods for less money, yet I get monthly revenue comparable to short-term rentals.

From there you can start to identify what you are looking for.Where do you land on the follow spectrums:Cash flow and AppreciationLong term or Short term needs (waiting for growth vs get out of my W2 now)Long term rentals, Mid term rentals, Short term rentalsBuying close to home or coast to coastSelf manage or hire a PMIf you can narrow in on those, you essentially have your buy box. 

I always told clients even when the rates were going up not to buy something on short-term thinking (i.e.